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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,229.63, 456,354.91 and 104,548.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,229.63, 456,354.91 and 104,548.30 is: 156,826.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,229.63 : 456,354.91 = 104,548.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,229.63/456,354.91 = 104,548.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,229.63x = 456,354.91 × 104,548.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,229.63x = 47,711,129,026.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,711,129,026.95/304,229.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,826.04

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