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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,974.88, 454,473.81 and 113,415.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,974.88, 454,473.81 and 113,415.29 is: 170,127.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,974.88 : 454,473.81 = 113,415.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,974.88/454,473.81 = 113,415.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,974.88x = 454,473.81 × 113,415.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,974.88x = 51,544,278,391.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,544,278,391.48/302,974.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,127.24

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