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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,358.40, 456,602.40 and 94,017.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,358.40, 456,602.40 and 94,017.60 is: 141,046.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,358.40 : 456,602.40 = 94,017.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,358.40/456,602.40 = 94,017.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,358.40x = 456,602.40 × 94,017.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,358.40x = 42,928,661,802.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,928,661,802.24/304,358.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,046.42

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