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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,966.08, 457,509.60 and 94,595.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,966.08, 457,509.60 and 94,595.04 is: 141,911.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,966.08 : 457,509.60 = 94,595.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,966.08/457,509.60 = 94,595.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,966.08x = 457,509.60 × 94,595.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,966.08x = 43,278,138,912.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,278,138,912.38/304,966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,911.32

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