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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,998.88, 456,047.32 and 93,636.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,998.88, 456,047.32 and 93,636.72 is: 140,470.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,998.88 : 456,047.32 = 93,636.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,998.88/456,047.32 = 93,636.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,998.88x = 456,047.32 × 93,636.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,998.88x = 42,702,775,209.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,702,775,209.59/303,998.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,470.17

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