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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,327.86, 456,617.52 and 133,461.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,327.86, 456,617.52 and 133,461.18 is: 200,246.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,327.86 : 456,617.52 = 133,461.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,327.86/456,617.52 = 133,461.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,327.86x = 456,617.52 × 133,461.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,327.86x = 60,940,713,027.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,940,713,027.87/304,327.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,246.91

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