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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,929.60, 457,005.60 and 146,817.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,929.60, 457,005.60 and 146,817.60 is: 220,039.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,929.60 : 457,005.60 = 146,817.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,929.60/457,005.60 = 146,817.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,929.60x = 457,005.60 × 146,817.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,929.60x = 67,096,465,378.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,096,465,378.56/304,929.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,039.20

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