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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,032.44, 456,147.02 and 146,240.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,032.44, 456,147.02 and 146,240.28 is: 219,407.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,032.44 : 456,147.02 = 146,240.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,032.44/456,147.02 = 146,240.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,032.44x = 456,147.02 × 146,240.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,032.44x = 66,707,067,925.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,707,067,925.97/304,032.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,407.73

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