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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,695.06, 457,042.03 and 91,462.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,695.06, 457,042.03 and 91,462.76 is: 137,193.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,695.06 : 457,042.03 = 91,462.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,695.06/457,042.03 = 91,462.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,695.06x = 457,042.03 × 91,462.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,695.06x = 41,802,325,499.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,802,325,499.80/304,695.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,193.97

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