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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,063.60, 456,095.40 and 283,327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,063.60, 456,095.40 and 283,327.60 is: 424,991.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,063.60 : 456,095.40 = 283,327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,063.60/456,095.40 = 283,327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,063.60x = 456,095.40 × 283,327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,063.60x = 129,224,415,053.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,224,415,053.04/304,063.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,991.40

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