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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,432.62, 455,158.68 and 103,744.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,432.62, 455,158.68 and 103,744.94 is: 155,620.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,432.62 : 455,158.68 = 103,744.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,432.62/455,158.68 = 103,744.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,432.62x = 455,158.68 × 103,744.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,432.62x = 47,220,409,947.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,220,409,947.08/303,432.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,620.74

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