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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,872.10, 455,808.15 and 146,408.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,872.10, 455,808.15 and 146,408.10 is: 219,612.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,872.10 : 455,808.15 = 146,408.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,872.10/455,808.15 = 146,408.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,872.10x = 455,808.15 × 146,408.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,872.10x = 66,734,005,206.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,734,005,206.02/303,872.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,612.15

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