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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,325.11, 456,398.44 and 114,648.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,325.11, 456,398.44 and 114,648.63 is: 171,939.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,325.11 : 456,398.44 = 114,648.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,325.11/456,398.44 = 114,648.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,325.11x = 456,398.44 × 114,648.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,325.11x = 52,325,455,880.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,325,455,880.14/304,325.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,939.33

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