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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,228.17, 456,343.03 and 124,313.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,228.17, 456,343.03 and 124,313.59 is: 186,470.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,228.17 : 456,343.03 = 124,313.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,228.17/456,343.03 = 124,313.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,228.17x = 456,343.03 × 124,313.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,228.17x = 56,729,640,330.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,729,640,330.78/304,228.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,470.70

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