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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,277.60, 454,916.40 and 145,424.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,277.60, 454,916.40 and 145,424.80 is: 218,137.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,277.60 : 454,916.40 = 145,424.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,277.60/454,916.40 = 145,424.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,277.60x = 454,916.40 × 145,424.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,277.60x = 66,156,126,486.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,156,126,486.72/303,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,137.20

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