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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,362.08, 455,101.65 and 116,359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,362.08, 455,101.65 and 116,359 is: 174,560.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,362.08 : 455,101.65 = 116,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,362.08/455,101.65 = 116,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,362.08x = 455,101.65 × 116,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,362.08x = 52,955,172,892.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,955,172,892.35/303,362.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,560.95

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