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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,887.70, 455,831.55 and 204,095.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,887.70, 455,831.55 and 204,095.70 is: 306,143.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,887.70 : 455,831.55 = 204,095.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,887.70/455,831.55 = 204,095.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,887.70x = 455,831.55 × 204,095.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,887.70x = 93,033,259,279.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,033,259,279.34/303,887.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,143.55

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