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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,055.21, 456,138.39 and 101,632.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,055.21, 456,138.39 and 101,632.16 is: 152,466.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,055.21 : 456,138.39 = 101,632.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,055.21/456,138.39 = 101,632.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,055.21x = 456,138.39 × 101,632.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,055.21x = 46,358,327,553.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,358,327,553.93/304,055.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,466.81

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