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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,299.60, 453,886.80 and 227,941.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,299.60, 453,886.80 and 227,941.60 is: 342,242.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,299.60 : 453,886.80 = 227,941.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,299.60/453,886.80 = 227,941.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,299.60x = 453,886.80 × 227,941.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,299.60x = 103,459,683,410.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,459,683,410.88/302,299.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,242.21

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