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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,753, 457,041.24 and 91,512.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,753, 457,041.24 and 91,512.30 is: 137,241.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,753 : 457,041.24 = 91,512.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,753/457,041.24 = 91,512.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,753x = 457,041.24 × 91,512.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,753x = 41,824,895,067.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,824,895,067.25/304,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,241.95

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