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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,051.27, 456,151.23 and 214,269.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,051.27, 456,151.23 and 214,269.13 is: 321,456.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,051.27 : 456,151.23 = 214,269.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,051.27/456,151.23 = 214,269.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,051.27x = 456,151.23 × 214,269.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,051.27x = 97,739,127,200.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,739,127,200.53/304,051.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,456.07

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