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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,886.40, 457,329.60 and 94,588.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,886.40, 457,329.60 and 94,588.80 is: 141,883.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,886.40 : 457,329.60 = 94,588.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,886.40/457,329.60 = 94,588.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,886.40x = 457,329.60 × 94,588.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,886.40x = 43,258,258,068.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,258,258,068.48/304,886.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,883.20

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