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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,317.70, 456,476.55 and 117,329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,317.70, 456,476.55 and 117,329.20 is: 175,993.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,317.70 : 456,476.55 = 117,329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,317.70/456,476.55 = 117,329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,317.70x = 456,476.55 × 117,329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,317.70x = 53,558,028,430.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,558,028,430.26/304,317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,993.80

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