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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,997.88, 456,045.82 and 93,635.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,997.88, 456,045.82 and 93,635.72 is: 140,468.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,997.88 : 456,045.82 = 93,635.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,997.88/456,045.82 = 93,635.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,997.88x = 456,045.82 × 93,635.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,997.88x = 42,702,178,708.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,702,178,708.69/303,997.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,468.67

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