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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,428.93, 456,633.98 and 144,619.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,428.93, 456,633.98 and 144,619.90 is: 216,925.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,428.93 : 456,633.98 = 144,619.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,428.93/456,633.98 = 144,619.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,428.93x = 456,633.98 × 144,619.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,428.93x = 66,038,361,304.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,038,361,304.24/304,428.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,925.38

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