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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,730.61, 457,216.20 and 94,384.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,730.61, 457,216.20 and 94,384.95 is: 141,614.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,730.61 : 457,216.20 = 94,384.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,730.61/457,216.20 = 94,384.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,730.61x = 457,216.20 × 94,384.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,730.61x = 43,154,328,176.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,154,328,176.19/304,730.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,614.68

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