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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,364.40, 405,546.60 and 235,372.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,364.40, 405,546.60 and 235,372.40 is: 353,058.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,364.40 : 405,546.60 = 235,372.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,364.40/405,546.60 = 235,372.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,364.40x = 405,546.60 × 235,372.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,364.40x = 95,454,476,553.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,454,476,553.84/270,364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,058.60

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