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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,099.40, 456,149.10 and 154,281.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,099.40, 456,149.10 and 154,281.80 is: 231,422.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,099.40 : 456,149.10 = 154,281.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,099.40/456,149.10 = 154,281.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,099.40x = 456,149.10 × 154,281.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,099.40x = 70,375,504,216.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,375,504,216.38/304,099.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,422.70

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