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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,792.11, 457,483.41 and 147,131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,792.11, 457,483.41 and 147,131.28 is: 220,839.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,792.11 : 457,483.41 = 147,131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,792.11/457,483.41 = 147,131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,792.11x = 457,483.41 × 147,131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,792.11x = 67,310,119,692.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,310,119,692.06/304,792.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,839.44

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