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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,441.24, 455,293.08 and 116,409

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,441.24, 455,293.08 and 116,409 is: 174,663.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,441.24 : 455,293.08 = 116,409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,441.24/455,293.08 = 116,409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,441.24x = 455,293.08 × 116,409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,441.24x = 53,000,212,149.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,000,212,149.72/303,441.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,663.84

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