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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,870.20, 457,305.30 and 94,529.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,870.20, 457,305.30 and 94,529.40 is: 141,794.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,870.20 : 457,305.30 = 94,529.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,870.20/457,305.30 = 94,529.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,870.20x = 457,305.30 × 94,529.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,870.20x = 43,228,795,625.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,228,795,625.82/304,870.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,794.10

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