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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,281.52, 456,416.61 and 91,049.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,281.52, 456,416.61 and 91,049.56 is: 136,572.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,281.52 : 456,416.61 = 91,049.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,281.52/456,416.61 = 91,049.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,281.52x = 456,416.61 × 91,049.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,281.52x = 41,556,531,517.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,556,531,517.19/304,281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,572.64

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