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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,828.80, 451,243.20 and 248,297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,828.80, 451,243.20 and 248,297.60 is: 372,446.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,828.80 : 451,243.20 = 248,297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,828.80/451,243.20 = 248,297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,828.80x = 451,243.20 × 248,297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,828.80x = 112,042,603,576.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,042,603,576.32/300,828.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,446.40

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