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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,967.98, 455,266.68 and 146,314.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,967.98, 455,266.68 and 146,314.44 is: 219,141.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,967.98 : 455,266.68 = 146,314.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,967.98/455,266.68 = 146,314.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,967.98x = 455,266.68 × 146,314.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,967.98x = 66,612,089,334.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,612,089,334.86/303,967.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,141.80

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