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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,528.43, 456,790.13 and 238,024.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,528.43, 456,790.13 and 238,024.46 is: 357,034.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,528.43 : 456,790.13 = 238,024.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,528.43/456,790.13 = 238,024.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,528.43x = 456,790.13 × 238,024.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,528.43x = 108,727,222,836.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,727,222,836.46/304,528.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,034.72

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