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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,474.40, 456,711.60 and 147,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,474.40, 456,711.60 and 147,010.40 is: 220,515.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,474.40 : 456,711.60 = 147,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,474.40/456,711.60 = 147,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,474.40x = 456,711.60 × 147,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,474.40x = 67,141,355,000.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,141,355,000.64/304,474.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,515.60

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