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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,591.60, 455,387.40 and 294,843.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,591.60, 455,387.40 and 294,843.60 is: 442,265.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,591.60 : 455,387.40 = 294,843.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,591.60/455,387.40 = 294,843.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,591.60x = 455,387.40 × 294,843.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,591.60x = 134,268,060,410.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,268,060,410.64/303,591.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,265.40

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