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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,228.40, 403,842.60 and 82,215.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,228.40, 403,842.60 and 82,215.60 is: 123,323.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,228.40 : 403,842.60 = 82,215.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,228.40/403,842.60 = 82,215.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,228.40x = 403,842.60 × 82,215.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,228.40x = 33,202,161,664.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,202,161,664.56/269,228.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,323.40

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