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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,813.18, 457,052.73 and 94,392.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,813.18, 457,052.73 and 94,392.70 is: 141,537.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,813.18 : 457,052.73 = 94,392.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,813.18/457,052.73 = 94,392.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,813.18x = 457,052.73 × 94,392.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,813.18x = 43,142,441,227.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,142,441,227.07/304,813.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,537.32

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