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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,069.36, 452,481.92 and 177,109.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,069.36, 452,481.92 and 177,109.04 is: 265,298.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,069.36 : 452,481.92 = 177,109.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,069.36/452,481.92 = 177,109.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,069.36x = 452,481.92 × 177,109.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,069.36x = 80,138,638,468.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,138,638,468.56/302,069.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,298.80

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