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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,901.70, 404,852.55 and 217,413.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,901.70, 404,852.55 and 217,413.70 is: 326,120.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,901.70 : 404,852.55 = 217,413.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,901.70/404,852.55 = 217,413.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,901.70x = 404,852.55 × 217,413.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,901.70x = 88,020,490,849.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,020,490,849.94/269,901.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,120.55

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