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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,050.97, 418,389.75 and 269,424.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,050.97, 418,389.75 and 269,424.09 is: 371,964.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,050.97 : 418,389.75 = 269,424.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,050.97/418,389.75 = 269,424.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,050.97x = 418,389.75 × 269,424.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,050.97x = 112,724,277,659.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,724,277,659.08/303,050.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,964.75

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