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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,447.80, 456,671.70 and 289,932.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,447.80, 456,671.70 and 289,932.60 is: 434,898.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,447.80 : 456,671.70 = 289,932.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,447.80/456,671.70 = 289,932.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,447.80x = 456,671.70 × 289,932.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,447.80x = 132,404,013,327.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,404,013,327.42/304,447.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,898.90

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