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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,219.20, 460,828.80 and 273,004.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,219.20, 460,828.80 and 273,004.80 is: 409,507.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,219.20 : 460,828.80 = 273,004.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,219.20/460,828.80 = 273,004.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,219.20x = 460,828.80 × 273,004.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,219.20x = 125,808,474,378.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,808,474,378.24/307,219.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,507.20

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