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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,630.86, 456,151.41 and 245,141.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,630.86, 456,151.41 and 245,141.58 is: 367,072.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,630.86 : 456,151.41 = 245,141.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,630.86/456,151.41 = 245,141.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,630.86x = 456,151.41 × 245,141.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,630.86x = 111,821,677,366.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,821,677,366.63/304,630.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,072.72

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