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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,535.70, 456,524.91 and 117,406.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,535.70, 456,524.91 and 117,406.26 is: 176,001.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,535.70 : 456,524.91 = 117,406.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,535.70/456,524.91 = 117,406.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,535.70x = 456,524.91 × 117,406.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,535.70x = 53,598,882,279.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,598,882,279.94/304,535.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,001.97

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