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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,072.80, 465,109.20 and 270,706.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,072.80, 465,109.20 and 270,706.80 is: 406,060.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,072.80 : 465,109.20 = 270,706.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,072.80/465,109.20 = 270,706.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,072.80x = 465,109.20 × 270,706.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,072.80x = 125,908,223,182.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,908,223,182.56/310,072.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,060.20

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