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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,999.30, 455,998.95 and 82,383.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,999.30, 455,998.95 and 82,383.30 is: 123,574.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,999.30 : 455,998.95 = 82,383.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,999.30/455,998.95 = 82,383.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,999.30x = 455,998.95 × 82,383.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,999.30x = 37,566,698,297.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,566,698,297.54/303,999.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,574.95

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