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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,093.77, 455,697.80 and 146,137.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,093.77, 455,697.80 and 146,137.70 is: 218,993.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,093.77 : 455,697.80 = 146,137.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,093.77/455,697.80 = 146,137.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,093.77x = 455,697.80 × 146,137.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,093.77x = 66,594,625,377.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,594,625,377.88/304,093.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,993.72

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