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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,427.70, 456,641.55 and 295,679.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,427.70, 456,641.55 and 295,679.70 is: 443,519.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,427.70 : 456,641.55 = 295,679.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,427.70/456,641.55 = 295,679.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,427.70x = 456,641.55 × 295,679.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,427.70x = 135,019,636,511.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,019,636,511.54/304,427.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,519.55

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