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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,957.80, 454,436.70 and 256,301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,957.80, 454,436.70 and 256,301.80 is: 384,452.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,957.80 : 454,436.70 = 256,301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,957.80/454,436.70 = 256,301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,957.80x = 454,436.70 × 256,301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,957.80x = 116,472,944,196.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,472,944,196.06/302,957.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,452.70

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