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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,055.28, 456,157.24 and 214,273.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,055.28, 456,157.24 and 214,273.14 is: 321,462.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,055.28 : 456,157.24 = 214,273.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,055.28/456,157.24 = 214,273.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,055.28x = 456,157.24 × 214,273.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,055.28x = 97,742,244,148.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,742,244,148.53/304,055.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,462.08

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