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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,477.80, 456,716.70 and 94,115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,477.80, 456,716.70 and 94,115.40 is: 141,173.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,477.80 : 456,716.70 = 94,115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,477.80/456,716.70 = 94,115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,477.80x = 456,716.70 × 94,115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,477.80x = 42,984,074,907.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,984,074,907.18/304,477.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,173.10

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