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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,870.56, 414,962.18 and 255,698.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,870.56, 414,962.18 and 255,698.06 is: 352,660.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,870.56 : 414,962.18 = 255,698.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,870.56/414,962.18 = 255,698.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,870.56x = 414,962.18 × 255,698.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,870.56x = 106,105,024,399.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,105,024,399.37/300,870.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,660.04

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