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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,813.20, 456,895.80 and 146,938.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,813.20, 456,895.80 and 146,938.80 is: 220,252.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,813.20 : 456,895.80 = 146,938.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,813.20/456,895.80 = 146,938.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,813.20x = 456,895.80 × 146,938.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,813.20x = 67,135,720,577.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,135,720,577.04/304,813.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,252.01

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