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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,314.70, 456,472.05 and 296,538.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,314.70, 456,472.05 and 296,538.70 is: 444,808.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,314.70 : 456,472.05 = 296,538.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,314.70/456,472.05 = 296,538.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,314.70x = 456,472.05 × 296,538.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,314.70x = 135,361,628,293.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,361,628,293.34/304,314.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,808.05

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