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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,963.31, 464,501.33 and 176,567.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,963.31, 464,501.33 and 176,567.95 is: 264,599.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,963.31 : 464,501.33 = 176,567.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,963.31/464,501.33 = 176,567.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,963.31x = 464,501.33 × 176,567.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,963.31x = 82,016,048,963.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,016,048,963.49/309,963.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,599.22

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