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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,469.20, 456,703.80 and 146,713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,469.20, 456,703.80 and 146,713.60 is: 220,070.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,469.20 : 456,703.80 = 146,713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,469.20/456,703.80 = 146,713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,469.20x = 456,703.80 × 146,713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,469.20x = 67,004,658,631.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,004,658,631.68/304,469.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,070.40

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