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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,003.70, 459,005.55 and 283,885.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,003.70, 459,005.55 and 283,885.30 is: 425,827.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,003.70 : 459,005.55 = 283,885.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,003.70/459,005.55 = 283,885.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,003.70x = 459,005.55 × 283,885.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,003.70x = 130,304,928,263.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,304,928,263.42/306,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,827.95

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