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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,006.60, 459,009.90 and 273,347.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,006.60, 459,009.90 and 273,347.40 is: 410,021.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,006.60 : 459,009.90 = 273,347.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,006.60/459,009.90 = 273,347.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,006.60x = 459,009.90 × 273,347.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,006.60x = 125,469,162,739.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,469,162,739.26/306,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,021.10

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