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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,015.60, 456,023.40 and 269,023.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,015.60, 456,023.40 and 269,023.60 is: 403,535.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,015.60 : 456,023.40 = 269,023.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,015.60/456,023.40 = 269,023.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,015.60x = 456,023.40 × 269,023.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,015.60x = 122,681,056,752.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,681,056,752.24/304,015.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,535.40

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