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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,363.44, 456,372.36 and 254,752.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,363.44, 456,372.36 and 254,752.56 is: 381,984.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,363.44 : 456,372.36 = 254,752.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,363.44/456,372.36 = 254,752.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,363.44x = 456,372.36 × 254,752.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,363.44x = 116,262,027,023.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,262,027,023.24/304,363.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,984.21

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