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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,009.60, 456,014.40 and 297,788.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,009.60, 456,014.40 and 297,788.80 is: 446,683.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,009.60 : 456,014.40 = 297,788.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,009.60/456,014.40 = 297,788.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,009.60x = 456,014.40 × 297,788.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,009.60x = 135,795,980,958.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,795,980,958.72/304,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,683.20

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