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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,453.28, 456,747.96 and 146,814.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,453.28, 456,747.96 and 146,814.32 is: 220,254.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,453.28 : 456,747.96 = 146,814.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,453.28/456,747.96 = 146,814.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,453.28x = 456,747.96 × 146,814.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,453.28x = 67,057,141,158.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,057,141,158.79/304,453.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,254.29

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