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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,637.03, 456,861.98 and 210,472.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,637.03, 456,861.98 and 210,472.32 is: 315,643.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,637.03 : 456,861.98 = 210,472.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,637.03/456,861.98 = 210,472.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,637.03x = 456,861.98 × 210,472.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,637.03x = 96,156,803,089.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,156,803,089.81/304,637.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,643.85

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