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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,749.60, 454,124.40 and 208,271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,749.60, 454,124.40 and 208,271.20 is: 312,406.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,749.60 : 454,124.40 = 208,271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,749.60/454,124.40 = 208,271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,749.60x = 454,124.40 × 208,271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,749.60x = 94,581,033,737.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,581,033,737.28/302,749.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,406.80

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