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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,827.20, 457,535.92 and 147,166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,827.20, 457,535.92 and 147,166.28 is: 220,891.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,827.20 : 457,535.92 = 147,166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,827.20/457,535.92 = 147,166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,827.20x = 457,535.92 × 147,166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,827.20x = 67,333,859,312.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,333,859,312.78/304,827.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,891.90

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