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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,255.64, 403,956.18 and 82,262.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,255.64, 403,956.18 and 82,262.04 is: 123,415.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,255.64 : 403,956.18 = 82,262.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,255.64/403,956.18 = 82,262.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,255.64x = 403,956.18 × 82,262.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,255.64x = 33,230,259,437.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,230,259,437.41/269,255.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,415.28

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