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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,001.96, 457,564.11 and 105,329.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,001.96, 457,564.11 and 105,329.70 is: 158,015.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,001.96 : 457,564.11 = 105,329.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,001.96/457,564.11 = 105,329.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,001.96x = 457,564.11 × 105,329.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,001.96x = 48,195,090,437.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,195,090,437.07/305,001.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,015.67

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