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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,436.27, 456,233.61 and 264,360.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,436.27, 456,233.61 and 264,360.11 is: 396,174.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,436.27 : 456,233.61 = 264,360.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,436.27/456,233.61 = 264,360.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,436.27x = 456,233.61 × 264,360.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,436.27x = 120,609,966,035.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,609,966,035.48/304,436.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,174.76

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