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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,916.33, 452,079.77 and 283,893.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,916.33, 452,079.77 and 283,893.23 is: 426,505.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,916.33 : 452,079.77 = 283,893.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,916.33/452,079.77 = 283,893.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,916.33x = 452,079.77 × 283,893.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,916.33x = 128,342,385,833.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,342,385,833.69/300,916.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,505.22

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