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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,842.70, 457,264.05 and 94,501.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,842.70, 457,264.05 and 94,501.90 is: 141,752.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,842.70 : 457,264.05 = 94,501.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,842.70/457,264.05 = 94,501.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,842.70x = 457,264.05 × 94,501.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,842.70x = 43,212,321,526.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,212,321,526.70/304,842.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,752.85

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