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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,003.80, 456,005.70 and 298,819.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,003.80, 456,005.70 and 298,819.80 is: 448,229.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,003.80 : 456,005.70 = 298,819.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,003.80/456,005.70 = 298,819.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,003.80x = 456,005.70 × 298,819.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,003.80x = 136,263,532,072.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,263,532,072.86/304,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,229.70

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