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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,368.40, 405,552.60 and 235,376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,368.40, 405,552.60 and 235,376.40 is: 353,064.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,368.40 : 405,552.60 = 235,376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,368.40/405,552.60 = 235,376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,368.40x = 405,552.60 × 235,376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,368.40x = 95,457,510,998.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,457,510,998.64/270,368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,064.60

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