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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,905.12, 457,406.16 and 94,499.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,905.12, 457,406.16 and 94,499.52 is: 141,764.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,905.12 : 457,406.16 = 94,499.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,905.12/457,406.16 = 94,499.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,905.12x = 457,406.16 × 94,499.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,905.12x = 43,224,662,565.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,224,662,565.04/304,905.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,764.31

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