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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,215.80, 454,823.70 and 185,117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,215.80, 454,823.70 and 185,117.80 is: 277,676.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,215.80 : 454,823.70 = 185,117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,215.80/454,823.70 = 185,117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,215.80x = 454,823.70 × 185,117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,215.80x = 84,195,962,731.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,195,962,731.86/303,215.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,676.70

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