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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,976.32, 455,973.72 and 104,293.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,976.32, 455,973.72 and 104,293.89 is: 156,444.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,976.32 : 455,973.72 = 104,293.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,976.32/455,973.72 = 104,293.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,976.32x = 455,973.72 × 104,293.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,976.32x = 47,555,272,996.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,555,272,996.57/303,976.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,444.01

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