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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,989.88, 456,033.82 and 93,627.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,989.88, 456,033.82 and 93,627.72 is: 140,456.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,989.88 : 456,033.82 = 93,627.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,989.88/456,033.82 = 93,627.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,989.88x = 456,033.82 × 93,627.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,989.88x = 42,697,406,809.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,697,406,809.49/303,989.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,456.67

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