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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,975.80, 452,963.70 and 269,316.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,975.80, 452,963.70 and 269,316.60 is: 403,974.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,975.80 : 452,963.70 = 269,316.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,975.80/452,963.70 = 269,316.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,975.80x = 452,963.70 × 269,316.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,975.80x = 121,990,643,607.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,990,643,607.42/301,975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,974.90

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