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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,815.20, 456,898.80 and 146,940.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,815.20, 456,898.80 and 146,940.80 is: 220,255.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,815.20 : 456,898.80 = 146,940.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,815.20/456,898.80 = 146,940.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,815.20x = 456,898.80 × 146,940.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,815.20x = 67,137,075,191.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,137,075,191.04/304,815.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,255.01

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