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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,955.80, 456,711.30 and 269,741.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,955.80, 456,711.30 and 269,741.40 is: 405,302.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,955.80 : 456,711.30 = 269,741.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,955.80/456,711.30 = 269,741.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,955.80x = 456,711.30 × 269,741.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,955.80x = 123,193,945,457.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,193,945,457.82/303,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,302.17

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