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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,305.44, 457,380.12 and 203,797.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,305.44, 457,380.12 and 203,797.44 is: 305,310.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,305.44 : 457,380.12 = 203,797.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,305.44/457,380.12 = 203,797.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,305.44x = 457,380.12 × 203,797.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,305.44x = 93,212,897,562.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,212,897,562.89/305,305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,310.31

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