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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,469.70, 405,704.55 and 264,940.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,469.70, 405,704.55 and 264,940.10 is: 397,410.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,469.70 : 405,704.55 = 264,940.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,469.70/405,704.55 = 264,940.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,469.70x = 405,704.55 × 264,940.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,469.70x = 107,487,404,047.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,487,404,047.46/270,469.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,410.15

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