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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,329.56, 456,494.40 and 237,669.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,329.56, 456,494.40 and 237,669.80 is: 356,504.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,329.56 : 456,494.40 = 237,669.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,329.56/456,494.40 = 237,669.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,329.56x = 456,494.40 × 237,669.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,329.56x = 108,494,932,749.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,494,932,749.12/304,329.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,504.75

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