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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,962.07, 457,443.01 and 147,498.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,962.07, 457,443.01 and 147,498.07 is: 221,247.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,962.07 : 457,443.01 = 147,498.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,962.07/457,443.01 = 147,498.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,962.07x = 457,443.01 × 147,498.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,962.07x = 67,471,961,109.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,471,961,109.99/304,962.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,247.06

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