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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,005.69, 456,031.83 and 104,324.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,005.69, 456,031.83 and 104,324.49 is: 156,494.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,005.69 : 456,031.83 = 104,324.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,005.69/456,031.83 = 104,324.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,005.69x = 456,031.83 × 104,324.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,005.69x = 47,575,288,088.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,575,288,088.52/304,005.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,494.73

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