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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,676.60, 457,014.90 and 80,022.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,676.60, 457,014.90 and 80,022.20 is: 120,033.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,676.60 : 457,014.90 = 80,022.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,676.60/457,014.90 = 80,022.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,676.60x = 457,014.90 × 80,022.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,676.60x = 36,571,337,730.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,571,337,730.78/304,676.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,033.30

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