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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,467.20, 456,700.80 and 146,711.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,467.20, 456,700.80 and 146,711.60 is: 220,067.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,467.20 : 456,700.80 = 146,711.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,467.20/456,700.80 = 146,711.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,467.20x = 456,700.80 × 146,711.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,467.20x = 67,003,305,089.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,003,305,089.28/304,467.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,067.40

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