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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,502.19, 456,545.69 and 154,453.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,502.19, 456,545.69 and 154,453.15 is: 231,574.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,502.19 : 456,545.69 = 154,453.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,502.19/456,545.69 = 154,453.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,502.19x = 456,545.69 × 154,453.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,502.19x = 70,514,918,411.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,514,918,411.93/304,502.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,574.42

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