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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,003.80, 454,505.70 and 256,347.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,003.80, 454,505.70 and 256,347.80 is: 384,521.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,003.80 : 454,505.70 = 256,347.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,003.80/454,505.70 = 256,347.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,003.80x = 454,505.70 × 256,347.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,003.80x = 116,511,536,282.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,511,536,282.46/303,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,521.70

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