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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,412.51, 456,776.25 and 220,862.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,412.51, 456,776.25 and 220,862.28 is: 331,407.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,412.51 : 456,776.25 = 220,862.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,412.51/456,776.25 = 220,862.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,412.51x = 456,776.25 × 220,862.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,412.51x = 100,884,644,024.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,884,644,024.85/304,412.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,407.69

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