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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,755.70, 455,117.70 and 259,453.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,755.70, 455,117.70 and 259,453.10 is: 390,023.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,755.70 : 455,117.70 = 259,453.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,755.70/455,117.70 = 259,453.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,755.70x = 455,117.70 × 259,453.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,755.70x = 118,081,698,129.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,081,698,129.87/302,755.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,023.04

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