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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,031.84, 456,013.20 and 93,652.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,031.84, 456,013.20 and 93,652.16 is: 140,467.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,031.84 : 456,013.20 = 93,652.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,031.84/456,013.20 = 93,652.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,031.84x = 456,013.20 × 93,652.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,031.84x = 42,706,621,168.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,706,621,168.51/304,031.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,467.59

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