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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,349.80, 456,524.70 and 146,540.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,349.80, 456,524.70 and 146,540.20 is: 219,810.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,349.80 : 456,524.70 = 146,540.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,349.80/456,524.70 = 146,540.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,349.80x = 456,524.70 × 146,540.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,349.80x = 66,899,220,842.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,899,220,842.94/304,349.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,810.30

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