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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,958.40, 456,067.20 and 146,105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,958.40, 456,067.20 and 146,105.60 is: 219,220.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,958.40 : 456,067.20 = 146,105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,958.40/456,067.20 = 146,105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,958.40x = 456,067.20 × 146,105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,958.40x = 66,633,971,896.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,633,971,896.32/303,958.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,220.70

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