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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,103.20, 454,654.80 and 185,005.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,103.20, 454,654.80 and 185,005.20 is: 277,507.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,103.20 : 454,654.80 = 185,005.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,103.20/454,654.80 = 185,005.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,103.20x = 454,654.80 × 185,005.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,103.20x = 84,113,502,204.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,113,502,204.96/303,103.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,507.80

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