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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,069.20, 455,447.70 and 251,581.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,069.20, 455,447.70 and 251,581.20 is: 376,828.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,069.20 : 455,447.70 = 251,581.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,069.20/455,447.70 = 251,581.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,069.20x = 455,447.70 × 251,581.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,069.20x = 114,582,078,903.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,582,078,903.24/304,069.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,828.96

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