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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,364.02, 454,691.66 and 228,242.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,364.02, 454,691.66 and 228,242.78 is: 342,097.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,364.02 : 454,691.66 = 228,242.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,364.02/454,691.66 = 228,242.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,364.02x = 454,691.66 × 228,242.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,364.02x = 103,780,088,521.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,780,088,521.22/303,364.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,097.55

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