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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,523.93, 456,783.37 and 238,019.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,523.93, 456,783.37 and 238,019.96 is: 357,027.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,523.93 : 456,783.37 = 238,019.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,523.93/456,783.37 = 238,019.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,523.93x = 456,783.37 × 238,019.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,523.93x = 108,723,559,456.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,723,559,456.07/304,523.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,027.97

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