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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,058.10, 453,860.40 and 268,146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,058.10, 453,860.40 and 268,146.66 is: 400,256.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,058.10 : 453,860.40 = 268,146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,058.10/453,860.40 = 268,146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,058.10x = 453,860.40 × 268,146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,058.10x = 121,701,150,366.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,701,150,366.26/304,058.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,256.24

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