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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,732.36, 457,393.38 and 147,071.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,732.36, 457,393.38 and 147,071.80 is: 220,750.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,732.36 : 457,393.38 = 147,071.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,732.36/457,393.38 = 147,071.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,732.36x = 457,393.38 × 147,071.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,732.36x = 67,269,667,704.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,269,667,704.68/304,732.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,750.00

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