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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,415.80, 454,248.90 and 268,423.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,415.80, 454,248.90 and 268,423.80 is: 401,861.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,415.80 : 454,248.90 = 268,423.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,415.80/454,248.90 = 268,423.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,415.80x = 454,248.90 × 268,423.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,415.80x = 121,931,215,883.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,931,215,883.82/303,415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,861.79

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