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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,977.58, 458,966.30 and 95,615.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,977.58, 458,966.30 and 95,615.52 is: 143,423.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,977.58 : 458,966.30 = 95,615.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,977.58/458,966.30 = 95,615.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,977.58x = 458,966.30 × 95,615.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,977.58x = 43,884,301,436.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,884,301,436.98/305,977.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,423.26

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