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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,323.96, 452,987.64 and 175,608.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,323.96, 452,987.64 and 175,608.52 is: 263,123.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,323.96 : 452,987.64 = 175,608.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,323.96/452,987.64 = 175,608.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,323.96x = 452,987.64 × 175,608.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,323.96x = 79,548,489,038.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,548,489,038.69/302,323.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,123.34

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