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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,862.60, 456,419.10 and 296,114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,862.60, 456,419.10 and 296,114.60 is: 443,322.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,862.60 : 456,419.10 = 296,114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,862.60/456,419.10 = 296,114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,862.60x = 456,419.10 × 296,114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,862.60x = 135,152,359,228.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,152,359,228.86/304,862.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,322.20

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