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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,997.46, 457,557.36 and 105,325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,997.46, 457,557.36 and 105,325.20 is: 158,008.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,997.46 : 457,557.36 = 105,325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,997.46/457,557.36 = 105,325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,997.46x = 457,557.36 × 105,325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,997.46x = 48,192,320,453.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,192,320,453.47/304,997.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,008.92

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