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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,969.60, 464,608.80 and 176,913.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,969.60, 464,608.80 and 176,913.60 is: 265,173.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,969.60 : 464,608.80 = 176,913.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,969.60/464,608.80 = 176,913.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,969.60x = 464,608.80 × 176,913.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,969.60x = 82,195,615,399.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,195,615,399.68/309,969.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,173.15

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