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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,522.93, 456,781.87 and 238,018.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,522.93, 456,781.87 and 238,018.96 is: 357,026.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,522.93 : 456,781.87 = 238,018.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,522.93/456,781.87 = 238,018.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,522.93x = 456,781.87 × 238,018.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,522.93x = 108,722,745,644.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,722,745,644.26/304,522.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,026.47

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