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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,246.20, 456,369.30 and 302,496.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,246.20, 456,369.30 and 302,496.60 is: 453,744.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,246.20 : 456,369.30 = 302,496.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,246.20/456,369.30 = 302,496.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,246.20x = 456,369.30 × 302,496.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,246.20x = 138,050,161,594.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,050,161,594.38/304,246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,744.90

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