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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,990.73, 458,986.10 and 95,630.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,990.73, 458,986.10 and 95,630.49 is: 143,445.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,990.73 : 458,986.10 = 95,630.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,990.73/458,986.10 = 95,630.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,990.73x = 458,986.10 × 95,630.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,990.73x = 43,893,065,168.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,893,065,168.04/305,990.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,445.74

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