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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,961.20, 449,941.80 and 270,930.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,961.20, 449,941.80 and 270,930.80 is: 406,396.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,961.20 : 449,941.80 = 270,930.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,961.20/449,941.80 = 270,930.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,961.20x = 449,941.80 × 270,930.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,961.20x = 121,903,091,827.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,903,091,827.44/299,961.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,396.20

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