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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,401.80, 454,227.90 and 185,303.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,401.80, 454,227.90 and 185,303.80 is: 277,421.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,401.80 : 454,227.90 = 185,303.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,401.80/454,227.90 = 185,303.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,401.80x = 454,227.90 × 185,303.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,401.80x = 84,170,155,936.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,170,155,936.02/303,401.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,421.41

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