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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,327.80, 456,491.70 and 209,849.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,327.80, 456,491.70 and 209,849.40 is: 314,774.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,327.80 : 456,491.70 = 209,849.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,327.80/456,491.70 = 209,849.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,327.80x = 456,491.70 × 209,849.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,327.80x = 95,794,509,349.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,794,509,349.98/304,327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,774.10

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