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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,004.76, 456,006.98 and 79,363.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,004.76, 456,006.98 and 79,363.26 is: 119,044.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,004.76 : 456,006.98 = 79,363.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,004.76/456,006.98 = 79,363.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,004.76x = 456,006.98 × 79,363.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,004.76x = 36,190,200,713.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,190,200,713.96/304,004.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,044.85

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