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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,828.10, 457,256.73 and 147,189.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,828.10, 457,256.73 and 147,189.14 is: 220,790.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,828.10 : 457,256.73 = 147,189.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,828.10/457,256.73 = 147,189.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,828.10x = 457,256.73 × 147,189.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,828.10x = 67,303,222,561.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,303,222,561.63/304,828.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,790.75

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