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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,323.10, 456,484.65 and 266,925.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,323.10, 456,484.65 and 266,925.40 is: 400,388.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,323.10 : 456,484.65 = 266,925.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,323.10/456,484.65 = 266,925.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,323.10x = 456,484.65 × 266,925.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,323.10x = 121,847,347,795.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,847,347,795.11/304,323.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,388.10

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