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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,809.18, 457,046.73 and 94,388.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,809.18, 457,046.73 and 94,388.70 is: 141,531.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,809.18 : 457,046.73 = 94,388.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,809.18/457,046.73 = 94,388.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,809.18x = 457,046.73 × 94,388.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,809.18x = 43,140,046,683.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,140,046,683.95/304,809.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,531.32

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