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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,455.80, 455,183.70 and 208,977.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,455.80, 455,183.70 and 208,977.40 is: 313,466.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,455.80 : 455,183.70 = 208,977.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,455.80/455,183.70 = 208,977.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,455.80x = 455,183.70 × 208,977.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,455.80x = 95,123,106,148.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,123,106,148.38/303,455.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,466.10

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