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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,551.85, 455,327.78 and 303,551.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,551.85, 455,327.78 and 303,551.85 is: 455,327.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,551.85 : 455,327.78 = 303,551.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,551.85/455,327.78 = 303,551.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,551.85x = 455,327.78 × 303,551.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,551.85x = 138,215,588,457.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,215,588,457.63/303,551.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,327.78

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