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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,441.80, 461,162.70 and 254,953.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,441.80, 461,162.70 and 254,953.80 is: 382,430.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,441.80 : 461,162.70 = 254,953.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,441.80/461,162.70 = 254,953.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,441.80x = 461,162.70 × 254,953.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,441.80x = 117,575,182,783.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,575,182,783.26/307,441.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,430.70

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