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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,664.80, 515,830.80 and 302,674.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,664.80, 515,830.80 and 302,674.40 is: 452,987.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,664.80 : 515,830.80 = 302,674.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,664.80/515,830.80 = 302,674.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,664.80x = 515,830.80 × 302,674.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,664.80x = 156,128,777,891.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,128,777,891.52/344,664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,987.30

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