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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,962.28, 453,784.38 and 281,970.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,962.28, 453,784.38 and 281,970.94 is: 423,741.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,962.28 : 453,784.38 = 281,970.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,962.28/453,784.38 = 281,970.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,962.28x = 453,784.38 × 281,970.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,962.28x = 127,954,008,185.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,954,008,185.92/301,962.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,741.69

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