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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,533.13, 456,614.72 and 152,553.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,533.13, 456,614.72 and 152,553.46 is: 228,737.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,533.13 : 456,614.72 = 152,553.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,533.13/456,614.72 = 152,553.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,533.13x = 456,614.72 × 152,553.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,533.13x = 69,658,154,464.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,658,154,464.72/304,533.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,737.53

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