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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,002.35, 459,003.53 and 294,338.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,002.35, 459,003.53 and 294,338.35 is: 441,507.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,002.35 : 459,003.53 = 294,338.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,002.35/459,003.53 = 294,338.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,002.35x = 459,003.53 × 294,338.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,002.35x = 135,102,341,664.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,102,341,664.38/306,002.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,507.53

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