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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,370.40, 456,555.60 and 146,906.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,370.40, 456,555.60 and 146,906.40 is: 220,359.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,370.40 : 456,555.60 = 146,906.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,370.40/456,555.60 = 146,906.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,370.40x = 456,555.60 × 146,906.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,370.40x = 67,070,939,595.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,070,939,595.84/304,370.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,359.60

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