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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,052.80, 452,690.40 and 183,598.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,052.80, 452,690.40 and 183,598.40 is: 275,161.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,052.80 : 452,690.40 = 183,598.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,052.80/452,690.40 = 183,598.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,052.80x = 452,690.40 × 183,598.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,052.80x = 83,113,233,135.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,113,233,135.36/302,052.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,161.27

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