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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,996.64, 456,002.80 and 144,035.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,996.64, 456,002.80 and 144,035.04 is: 216,056.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,996.64 : 456,002.80 = 144,035.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,996.64/456,002.80 = 144,035.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,996.64x = 456,002.80 × 144,035.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,996.64x = 65,680,381,538.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,680,381,538.11/303,996.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,056.27

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