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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,795.53, 457,225.70 and 94,449.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,795.53, 457,225.70 and 94,449.87 is: 141,684.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,795.53 : 457,225.70 = 94,449.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,795.53/457,225.70 = 94,449.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,795.53x = 457,225.70 × 94,449.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,795.53x = 43,184,907,453.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,184,907,453.41/304,795.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,684.85

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