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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,252.80, 452,990.40 and 183,798.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,252.80, 452,990.40 and 183,798.40 is: 275,461.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,252.80 : 452,990.40 = 183,798.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,252.80/452,990.40 = 183,798.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,252.80x = 452,990.40 × 183,798.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,252.80x = 83,258,910,735.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,258,910,735.36/302,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,461.17

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