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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,274.70, 456,412.05 and 302,525.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,274.70, 456,412.05 and 302,525.10 is: 453,787.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,274.70 : 456,412.05 = 302,525.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,274.70/456,412.05 = 302,525.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,274.70x = 456,412.05 × 302,525.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,274.70x = 138,076,101,067.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,076,101,067.46/304,274.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,787.65

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