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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,405.20, 563,107.80 and 304,546.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,405.20, 563,107.80 and 304,546.40 is: 456,819.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,405.20 : 563,107.80 = 304,546.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,405.20/563,107.80 = 304,546.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,405.20x = 563,107.80 × 304,546.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,405.20x = 171,492,453,301.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,492,453,301.92/375,405.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,819.60

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