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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,844.48, 420,755.36 and 202,874.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,844.48, 420,755.36 and 202,874.22 is: 280,013.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,844.48 : 420,755.36 = 202,874.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,844.48/420,755.36 = 202,874.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,844.48x = 420,755.36 × 202,874.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,844.48x = 85,360,414,456.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,360,414,456.45/304,844.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,013.00

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