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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,351.37, 457,860.60 and 105,655.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,351.37, 457,860.60 and 105,655.19 is: 158,425.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,351.37 : 457,860.60 = 105,655.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,351.37/457,860.60 = 105,655.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,351.37x = 457,860.60 × 105,655.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,351.37x = 48,375,346,397.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,375,346,397.21/305,351.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,425.18

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