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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,601.69, 457,321.82 and 154,943.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,601.69, 457,321.82 and 154,943.25 is: 232,628.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,601.69 : 457,321.82 = 154,943.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,601.69/457,321.82 = 154,943.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,601.69x = 457,321.82 × 154,943.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,601.69x = 70,858,928,312.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,858,928,312.00/304,601.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,628.16

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