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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,285.97, 456,246.69 and 144,401.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,285.97, 456,246.69 and 144,401.69 is: 216,516.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,285.97 : 456,246.69 = 144,401.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,285.97/456,246.69 = 144,401.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,285.97x = 456,246.69 × 144,401.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,285.97x = 65,882,793,092.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,882,793,092.91/304,285.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,516.04

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