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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,036.64, 419,688.96 and 272,150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,036.64, 419,688.96 and 272,150.40 is: 375,673.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,036.64 : 419,688.96 = 272,150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,036.64/419,688.96 = 272,150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,036.64x = 419,688.96 × 272,150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,036.64x = 114,218,518,339.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,218,518,339.58/304,036.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,673.53

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