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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,250.13, 457,876 and 94,888.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,250.13, 457,876 and 94,888.27 is: 142,332.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,250.13 : 457,876 = 94,888.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,250.13/457,876 = 94,888.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,250.13x = 457,876 × 94,888.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,250.13x = 43,447,059,225.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,447,059,225.14/305,250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,332.65

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