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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,579.73, 419,381.19 and 270,529.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,579.73, 419,381.19 and 270,529.04 is: 372,496.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,579.73 : 419,381.19 = 270,529.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,579.73/419,381.19 = 270,529.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,579.73x = 419,381.19 × 270,529.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,579.73x = 113,454,791,773.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,454,791,773.21/304,579.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,496.20

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