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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,207.11, 455,353.92 and 208,879.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,207.11, 455,353.92 and 208,879.43 is: 312,662.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,207.11 : 455,353.92 = 208,879.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,207.11/455,353.92 = 208,879.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,207.11x = 455,353.92 × 208,879.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,207.11x = 95,114,064,981.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,114,064,981.10/304,207.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,662.20

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