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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,470.10, 453,705.15 and 231,611.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,470.10, 453,705.15 and 231,611.30 is: 347,416.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,470.10 : 453,705.15 = 231,611.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,470.10/453,705.15 = 231,611.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,470.10x = 453,705.15 × 231,611.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,470.10x = 105,083,239,608.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,083,239,608.20/302,470.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,416.95

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