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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,430.93, 456,636.98 and 144,621.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,430.93, 456,636.98 and 144,621.90 is: 216,928.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,430.93 : 456,636.98 = 144,621.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,430.93/456,636.98 = 144,621.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,430.93x = 456,636.98 × 144,621.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,430.93x = 66,039,706,934.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,039,706,934.75/304,430.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,928.38

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