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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,027.40, 455,450.52 and 146,366.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,027.40, 455,450.52 and 146,366.48 is: 219,265.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,027.40 : 455,450.52 = 146,366.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,027.40/455,450.52 = 146,366.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,027.40x = 455,450.52 × 146,366.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,027.40x = 66,662,689,426.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,662,689,426.57/304,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,265.40

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