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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,977.20, 454,465.80 and 103,231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,977.20, 454,465.80 and 103,231.20 is: 154,846.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,977.20 : 454,465.80 = 103,231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,977.20/454,465.80 = 103,231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,977.20x = 454,465.80 × 103,231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,977.20x = 46,915,049,892.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,915,049,892.96/302,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,846.80

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