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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,450.40, 440,175.60 and 273,621.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,450.40, 440,175.60 and 273,621.60 is: 410,432.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,450.40 : 440,175.60 = 273,621.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,450.40/440,175.60 = 273,621.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,450.40x = 440,175.60 × 273,621.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,450.40x = 120,441,551,952.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,441,551,952.96/293,450.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,432.40

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