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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,870.70, 457,306.05 and 94,529.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,870.70, 457,306.05 and 94,529.90 is: 141,794.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,870.70 : 457,306.05 = 94,529.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,870.70/457,306.05 = 94,529.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,870.70x = 457,306.05 × 94,529.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,870.70x = 43,229,095,175.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,229,095,175.90/304,870.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,794.85

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