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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,998.30, 403,497.45 and 129,030.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,998.30, 403,497.45 and 129,030.30 is: 193,545.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,998.30 : 403,497.45 = 129,030.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,998.30/403,497.45 = 129,030.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,998.30x = 403,497.45 × 129,030.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,998.30x = 52,063,397,022.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,063,397,022.74/268,998.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,545.45

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