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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,063.80, 456,095.70 and 146,599.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,063.80, 456,095.70 and 146,599.80 is: 219,899.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,063.80 : 456,095.70 = 146,599.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,063.80/456,095.70 = 146,599.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,063.80x = 456,095.70 × 146,599.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,063.80x = 66,863,538,400.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,863,538,400.86/304,063.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,899.70

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