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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,793.62, 455,262.52 and 232,440

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,793.62, 455,262.52 and 232,440 is: 348,332.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,793.62 : 455,262.52 = 232,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,793.62/455,262.52 = 232,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,793.62x = 455,262.52 × 232,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,793.62x = 105,821,220,148.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,821,220,148.80/303,793.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,332.60

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