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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,860.93, 450,274.17 and 292,764.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,860.93, 450,274.17 and 292,764.81 is: 438,157.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,860.93 : 450,274.17 = 292,764.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,860.93/450,274.17 = 292,764.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,860.93x = 450,274.17 × 292,764.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,860.93x = 131,824,431,827.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,824,431,827.96/300,860.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,157.37

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