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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,310.04, 456,464.70 and 117,190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,310.04, 456,464.70 and 117,190.32 is: 175,785.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,310.04 : 456,464.70 = 117,190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,310.04/456,464.70 = 117,190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,310.04x = 456,464.70 × 117,190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,310.04x = 53,493,244,261.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,493,244,261.70/304,310.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,785.34

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