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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,065.80, 456,098.70 and 298,881.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,065.80, 456,098.70 and 298,881.80 is: 448,322.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,065.80 : 456,098.70 = 298,881.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,065.80/456,098.70 = 298,881.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,065.80x = 456,098.70 × 298,881.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,065.80x = 136,319,600,433.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,319,600,433.66/304,065.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,322.70

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