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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,040.64, 419,694.48 and 272,154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,040.64, 419,694.48 and 272,154.40 is: 375,679.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,040.64 : 419,694.48 = 272,154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,040.64/419,694.48 = 272,154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,040.64x = 419,694.48 × 272,154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,040.64x = 114,221,699,387.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,221,699,387.71/304,040.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,679.05

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