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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,259.80, 456,432.90 and 93,875.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,259.80, 456,432.90 and 93,875.80 is: 140,827.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,259.80 : 456,432.90 = 93,875.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,259.80/456,432.90 = 93,875.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,259.80x = 456,432.90 × 93,875.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,259.80x = 42,848,003,633.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,848,003,633.82/304,259.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,827.03

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