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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,485.91, 456,603.98 and 91,178.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,485.91, 456,603.98 and 91,178.69 is: 136,730.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,485.91 : 456,603.98 = 91,178.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,485.91/456,603.98 = 91,178.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,485.91x = 456,603.98 × 91,178.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,485.91x = 41,632,550,006.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,632,550,006.27/304,485.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,730.63

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