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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,277.80, 456,416.70 and 93,915.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,277.80, 456,416.70 and 93,915.40 is: 140,873.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,277.80 : 456,416.70 = 93,915.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,277.80/456,416.70 = 93,915.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,277.80x = 456,416.70 × 93,915.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,277.80x = 42,864,556,947.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,864,556,947.18/304,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,873.10

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