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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,311.70, 456,467.55 and 296,535.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,311.70, 456,467.55 and 296,535.70 is: 444,803.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,311.70 : 456,467.55 = 296,535.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,311.70/456,467.55 = 296,535.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,311.70x = 456,467.55 × 296,535.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,311.70x = 135,358,924,466.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,358,924,466.54/304,311.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,803.55

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