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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,253.84, 456,186.36 and 146,167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,253.84, 456,186.36 and 146,167.76 is: 219,158.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,253.84 : 456,186.36 = 146,167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,253.84/456,186.36 = 146,167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,253.84x = 456,186.36 × 146,167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,253.84x = 66,679,738,383.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,679,738,383.75/304,253.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,158.25

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