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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,038.36, 456,155.98 and 146,246.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,038.36, 456,155.98 and 146,246.28 is: 219,416.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,038.36 : 456,155.98 = 146,246.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,038.36/456,155.98 = 146,246.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,038.36x = 456,155.98 × 146,246.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,038.36x = 66,711,115,174.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,711,115,174.75/304,038.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,416.77

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