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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,005.80, 454,508.70 and 256,349.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,005.80, 454,508.70 and 256,349.80 is: 384,524.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,005.80 : 454,508.70 = 256,349.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,005.80/454,508.70 = 256,349.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,005.80x = 454,508.70 × 256,349.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,005.80x = 116,513,214,343.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,513,214,343.26/303,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,524.70

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