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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,383.83, 456,187.55 and 144,459.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,383.83, 456,187.55 and 144,459.45 is: 216,504.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,383.83 : 456,187.55 = 144,459.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,383.83/456,187.55 = 144,459.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,383.83x = 456,187.55 × 144,459.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,383.83x = 65,900,601,847.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,900,601,847.55/304,383.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,504.94

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