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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,848.60, 454,272.90 and 92,486.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,848.60, 454,272.90 and 92,486.20 is: 138,729.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,848.60 : 454,272.90 = 92,486.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,848.60/454,272.90 = 92,486.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,848.60x = 454,272.90 × 92,486.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,848.60x = 42,013,974,283.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,013,974,283.98/302,848.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,729.30

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