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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,416.87, 456,126.62 and 162,111.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,416.87, 456,126.62 and 162,111.06 is: 242,901.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,416.87 : 456,126.62 = 162,111.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,416.87/456,126.62 = 162,111.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,416.87x = 456,126.62 × 162,111.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,416.87x = 73,943,169,051.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,943,169,051.86/304,416.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,901.02

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