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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,505.70, 456,758.55 and 146,750.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,505.70, 456,758.55 and 146,750.10 is: 220,125.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,505.70 : 456,758.55 = 146,750.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,505.70/456,758.55 = 146,750.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,505.70x = 456,758.55 × 146,750.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,505.70x = 67,029,362,888.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,029,362,888.36/304,505.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,125.15

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