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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,989.60, 457,484.40 and 94,648.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,989.60, 457,484.40 and 94,648.80 is: 141,973.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,989.60 : 457,484.40 = 94,648.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,989.60/457,484.40 = 94,648.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,989.60x = 457,484.40 × 94,648.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,989.60x = 43,300,349,478.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,300,349,478.72/304,989.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,973.20

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