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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,912.28, 457,787.36 and 155,253.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,912.28, 457,787.36 and 155,253.13 is: 233,093.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,912.28 : 457,787.36 = 155,253.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,912.28/457,787.36 = 155,253.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,912.28x = 457,787.36 × 155,253.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,912.28x = 71,072,918,593.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,072,918,593.70/304,912.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,093.01

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