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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,607.70, 455,686.95 and 153,952.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,607.70, 455,686.95 and 153,952.10 is: 231,067.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,607.70 : 455,686.95 = 153,952.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,607.70/455,686.95 = 153,952.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,607.70x = 455,686.95 × 153,952.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,607.70x = 70,153,962,895.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,153,962,895.10/303,607.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,067.80

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