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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,281.80, 453,422.70 and 255,625.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,281.80, 453,422.70 and 255,625.80 is: 383,438.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,281.80 : 453,422.70 = 255,625.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,281.80/453,422.70 = 255,625.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,281.80x = 453,422.70 × 255,625.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,281.80x = 115,906,540,425.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,906,540,425.66/302,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,438.70

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