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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,311.80, 456,467.70 and 299,127.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,311.80, 456,467.70 and 299,127.80 is: 448,691.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,311.80 : 456,467.70 = 299,127.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,311.80/456,467.70 = 299,127.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,311.80x = 456,467.70 × 299,127.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,311.80x = 136,542,178,872.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,542,178,872.06/304,311.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,691.70

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