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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,992.22, 458,058.16 and 268,490.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,992.22, 458,058.16 and 268,490.14 is: 403,236.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,992.22 : 458,058.16 = 268,490.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,992.22/458,058.16 = 268,490.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,992.22x = 458,058.16 × 268,490.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,992.22x = 122,984,099,496.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,984,099,496.75/304,992.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,236.84

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