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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,050.27, 456,149.73 and 214,268.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,050.27, 456,149.73 and 214,268.13 is: 321,454.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,050.27 : 456,149.73 = 214,268.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,050.27/456,149.73 = 214,268.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,050.27x = 456,149.73 × 214,268.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,050.27x = 97,738,349,647.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,738,349,647.10/304,050.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,454.57

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