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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,472.40, 456,708.60 and 147,008.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,472.40, 456,708.60 and 147,008.40 is: 220,512.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,472.40 : 456,708.60 = 147,008.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,472.40/456,708.60 = 147,008.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,472.40x = 456,708.60 × 147,008.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,472.40x = 67,140,000,552.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,140,000,552.24/304,472.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,512.60

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