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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,417.20, 456,625.80 and 295,669.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,417.20, 456,625.80 and 295,669.20 is: 443,503.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,417.20 : 456,625.80 = 295,669.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,417.20/456,625.80 = 295,669.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,417.20x = 456,625.80 × 295,669.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,417.20x = 135,010,184,985.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,010,184,985.36/304,417.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,503.80

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