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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,619.60, 456,929.40 and 295,871.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,619.60, 456,929.40 and 295,871.60 is: 443,807.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,619.60 : 456,929.40 = 295,871.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,619.60/456,929.40 = 295,871.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,619.60x = 456,929.40 × 295,871.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,619.60x = 135,192,432,665.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,192,432,665.04/304,619.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,807.40

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