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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,320.16, 455,868.42 and 141,984.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,320.16, 455,868.42 and 141,984.82 is: 212,691.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,320.16 : 455,868.42 = 141,984.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,320.16/455,868.42 = 141,984.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,320.16x = 455,868.42 × 141,984.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,320.16x = 64,726,395,557.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,726,395,557.38/304,320.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,691.78

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