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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,070.40, 451,605.60 and 298,996.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,070.40, 451,605.60 and 298,996.80 is: 448,495.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,070.40 : 451,605.60 = 298,996.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,070.40/451,605.60 = 298,996.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,070.40x = 451,605.60 × 298,996.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,070.40x = 135,028,629,262.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,028,629,262.08/301,070.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,495.20

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