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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,311.06, 450,450.57 and 305,883.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,311.06, 450,450.57 and 305,883.94 is: 422,252.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,311.06 : 450,450.57 = 305,883.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,311.06/450,450.57 = 305,883.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,311.06x = 450,450.57 × 305,883.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,311.06x = 137,785,595,126.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,785,595,126.85/326,311.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,252.30

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