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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,018.08, 456,126.96 and 146,225.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,018.08, 456,126.96 and 146,225.76 is: 219,386.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,018.08 : 456,126.96 = 146,225.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,018.08/456,126.96 = 146,225.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,018.08x = 456,126.96 × 146,225.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,018.08x = 66,697,511,382.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,697,511,382.49/304,018.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,386.66

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