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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,222.80, 456,355.80 and 93,860.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,222.80, 456,355.80 and 93,860.40 is: 140,797.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,222.80 : 456,355.80 = 93,860.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,222.80/456,355.80 = 93,860.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,222.80x = 456,355.80 × 93,860.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,222.80x = 42,833,737,930.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,833,737,930.32/304,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,797.26

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