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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,262.55, 456,566.94 and 154,511.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,262.55, 456,566.94 and 154,511.37 is: 231,854.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,262.55 : 456,566.94 = 154,511.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,262.55/456,566.94 = 154,511.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,262.55x = 456,566.94 × 154,511.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,262.55x = 70,544,783,396.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,544,783,396.11/304,262.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,854.97

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