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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,361.52, 456,564.24 and 93,972.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,361.52, 456,564.24 and 93,972.24 is: 140,965.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,361.52 : 456,564.24 = 93,972.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,361.52/456,564.24 = 93,972.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,361.52x = 456,564.24 × 93,972.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,361.52x = 42,904,364,336.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,904,364,336.70/304,361.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,965.14

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