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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,926.70, 455,233.95 and 251,438.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,926.70, 455,233.95 and 251,438.70 is: 376,615.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,926.70 : 455,233.95 = 251,438.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,926.70/455,233.95 = 251,438.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,926.70x = 455,233.95 × 251,438.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,926.70x = 114,463,432,583.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,463,432,583.87/303,926.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,615.26

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