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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,519.89, 456,254.82 and 201,874.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,519.89, 456,254.82 and 201,874.26 is: 302,463.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,519.89 : 456,254.82 = 201,874.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,519.89/456,254.82 = 201,874.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,519.89x = 456,254.82 × 201,874.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,519.89x = 92,106,104,158.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,106,104,158.93/304,519.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,463.34

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