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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,827.22, 457,524.53 and 155,179.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,827.22, 457,524.53 and 155,179.54 is: 232,913.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,827.22 : 457,524.53 = 155,179.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,827.22/457,524.53 = 155,179.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,827.22x = 457,524.53 × 155,179.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,827.22x = 70,998,443,908.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,998,443,908.47/304,827.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,913.73

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