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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,364.70, 461,047.05 and 267,998.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,364.70, 461,047.05 and 267,998.70 is: 401,998.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,364.70 : 461,047.05 = 267,998.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,364.70/461,047.05 = 267,998.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,364.70x = 461,047.05 × 267,998.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,364.70x = 123,560,010,038.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,560,010,038.84/307,364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,998.05

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