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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,912.70, 455,212.95 and 264,546.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,912.70, 455,212.95 and 264,546.70 is: 396,248.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,912.70 : 455,212.95 = 264,546.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,912.70/455,212.95 = 264,546.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,912.70x = 455,212.95 × 264,546.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,912.70x = 120,425,083,719.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,425,083,719.77/303,912.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,248.94

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