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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,002.70, 453,295.65 and 183,904.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,002.70, 453,295.65 and 183,904.70 is: 276,034.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,002.70 : 453,295.65 = 183,904.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,002.70/453,295.65 = 183,904.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,002.70x = 453,295.65 × 183,904.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,002.70x = 83,363,200,524.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,363,200,524.56/302,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,034.62

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