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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,374.64, 430,754.81 and 267,202.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,374.64, 430,754.81 and 267,202.16 is: 368,463.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,374.64 : 430,754.81 = 267,202.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,374.64/430,754.81 = 267,202.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,374.64x = 430,754.81 × 267,202.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,374.64x = 115,098,615,290.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,098,615,290.95/312,374.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,463.37

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