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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,577.60, 453,088.80 and 223,262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,577.60, 453,088.80 and 223,262.40 is: 334,319.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,577.60 : 453,088.80 = 223,262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,577.60/453,088.80 = 223,262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,577.60x = 453,088.80 × 223,262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,577.60x = 101,157,692,901.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,157,692,901.12/302,577.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,319.83

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