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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,727.86, 457,212.08 and 94,382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,727.86, 457,212.08 and 94,382.20 is: 141,610.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,727.86 : 457,212.08 = 94,382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,727.86/457,212.08 = 94,382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,727.86x = 457,212.08 × 94,382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,727.86x = 43,152,681,976.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,152,681,976.98/304,727.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,610.56

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