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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,171.92, 456,262.56 and 93,809.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,171.92, 456,262.56 and 93,809.52 is: 140,715.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,171.92 : 456,262.56 = 93,809.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,171.92/456,262.56 = 93,809.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,171.92x = 456,262.56 × 93,809.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,171.92x = 42,801,771,747.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,801,771,747.57/304,171.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,715.72

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