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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,637.76, 419,034.24 and 265,847.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,637.76, 419,034.24 and 265,847.04 is: 366,881.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,637.76 : 419,034.24 = 265,847.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,637.76/419,034.24 = 265,847.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,637.76x = 419,034.24 × 265,847.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,637.76x = 111,399,012,362.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,399,012,362.65/303,637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,881.29

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