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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,498.98, 456,635.88 and 104,764.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,498.98, 456,635.88 and 104,764.32 is: 157,107.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,498.98 : 456,635.88 = 104,764.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,498.98/456,635.88 = 104,764.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,498.98x = 456,635.88 × 104,764.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,498.98x = 47,839,147,455.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,839,147,455.80/304,498.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,107.74

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