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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,059.70, 459,089.55 and 304,310.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,059.70, 459,089.55 and 304,310.10 is: 456,465.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,059.70 : 459,089.55 = 304,310.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,059.70/459,089.55 = 304,310.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,059.70x = 459,089.55 × 304,310.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,059.70x = 139,705,586,869.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,705,586,869.46/306,059.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,465.15

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