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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,477.76, 453,400.64 and 112,855.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,477.76, 453,400.64 and 112,855.68 is: 169,165.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,477.76 : 453,400.64 = 112,855.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,477.76/453,400.64 = 112,855.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,477.76x = 453,400.64 × 112,855.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,477.76x = 51,168,837,539.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,168,837,539.64/302,477.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,165.62

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