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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,827.10, 456,203.85 and 267,502.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,827.10, 456,203.85 and 267,502.30 is: 400,343.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,827.10 : 456,203.85 = 267,502.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,827.10/456,203.85 = 267,502.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,827.10x = 456,203.85 × 267,502.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,827.10x = 122,035,579,143.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,035,579,143.86/304,827.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,343.60

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