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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,232.55, 451,848.83 and 296,566.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,232.55, 451,848.83 and 296,566.95 is: 444,850.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,232.55 : 451,848.83 = 296,566.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,232.55/451,848.83 = 296,566.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,232.55x = 451,848.83 × 296,566.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,232.55x = 134,003,427,891.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,003,427,891.33/301,232.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,850.43

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