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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,825.80, 452,738.70 and 269,166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,825.80, 452,738.70 and 269,166.60 is: 403,749.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,825.80 : 452,738.70 = 269,166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,825.80/452,738.70 = 269,166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,825.80x = 452,738.70 × 269,166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,825.80x = 121,862,136,567.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,862,136,567.42/301,825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,749.90

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