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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,419.15, 452,212.72 and 245,784.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,419.15, 452,212.72 and 245,784.61 is: 368,745.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,419.15 : 452,212.72 = 245,784.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,419.15/452,212.72 = 245,784.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,419.15x = 452,212.72 × 245,784.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,419.15x = 111,146,927,022.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,146,927,022.24/301,419.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,745.41

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