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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,368.08, 456,614.39 and 104,662.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,368.08, 456,614.39 and 104,662.53 is: 157,015.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,368.08 : 456,614.39 = 104,662.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,368.08/456,614.39 = 104,662.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,368.08x = 456,614.39 × 104,662.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,368.08x = 47,790,417,259.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,790,417,259.10/304,368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,015.21

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