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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,330.60, 457,995.90 and 210,852.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,330.60, 457,995.90 and 210,852.20 is: 316,278.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,330.60 : 457,995.90 = 210,852.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,330.60/457,995.90 = 210,852.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,330.60x = 457,995.90 × 210,852.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,330.60x = 96,569,443,105.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,569,443,105.98/305,330.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,278.30

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