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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,237.20, 456,355.80 and 93,874.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,237.20, 456,355.80 and 93,874.80 is: 140,812.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,237.20 : 456,355.80 = 93,874.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,237.20/456,355.80 = 93,874.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,237.20x = 456,355.80 × 93,874.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,237.20x = 42,840,309,453.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,840,309,453.84/304,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,812.20

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