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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,852.31, 469,277.89 and 270,606.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,852.31, 469,277.89 and 270,606.76 is: 405,909.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,852.31 : 469,277.89 = 270,606.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,852.31/469,277.89 = 270,606.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,852.31x = 469,277.89 × 270,606.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,852.31x = 126,989,767,502.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,989,767,502.83/312,852.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,909.64

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