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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,070.48, 455,912.54 and 266,705.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,070.48, 455,912.54 and 266,705.60 is: 399,888.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,070.48 : 455,912.54 = 266,705.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,070.48/455,912.54 = 266,705.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,070.48x = 455,912.54 × 266,705.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,070.48x = 121,594,427,528.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,594,427,528.22/304,070.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,888.96

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