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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,177.60, 456,266.40 and 146,713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,177.60, 456,266.40 and 146,713.60 is: 220,070.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,177.60 : 456,266.40 = 146,713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,177.60/456,266.40 = 146,713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,177.60x = 456,266.40 × 146,713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,177.60x = 66,940,486,103.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,940,486,103.04/304,177.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,070.40

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