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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,004.94, 402,982.47 and 209,562.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,004.94, 402,982.47 and 209,562.28 is: 313,934.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,004.94 : 402,982.47 = 209,562.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,004.94/402,982.47 = 209,562.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,004.94x = 402,982.47 × 209,562.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,004.94x = 84,449,925,213.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,449,925,213.23/269,004.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,934.48

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