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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,899.27, 455,854.77 and 93,537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,899.27, 455,854.77 and 93,537 is: 140,307.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,899.27 : 455,854.77 = 93,537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,899.27/455,854.77 = 93,537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,899.27x = 455,854.77 × 93,537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,899.27x = 42,639,287,621.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,639,287,621.49/303,899.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,307.31

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