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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,295.52, 455,655.96 and 270,441.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,295.52, 455,655.96 and 270,441.84 is: 404,963.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,295.52 : 455,655.96 = 270,441.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,295.52/455,655.96 = 270,441.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,295.52x = 455,655.96 × 270,441.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,295.52x = 123,228,436,229.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,228,436,229.37/304,295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,963.03

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