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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,955.92, 423,774.75 and 203,730.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,955.92, 423,774.75 and 203,730.11 is: 281,264.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,955.92 : 423,774.75 = 203,730.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,955.92/423,774.75 = 203,730.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,955.92x = 423,774.75 × 203,730.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,955.92x = 86,335,674,313.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,335,674,313.85/306,955.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,264.08

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