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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,903.66, 469,354.56 and 270,658.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,903.66, 469,354.56 and 270,658.11 is: 405,986.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,903.66 : 469,354.56 = 270,658.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,903.66/469,354.56 = 270,658.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,903.66x = 469,354.56 × 270,658.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,903.66x = 127,034,618,129.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,034,618,129.48/312,903.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,986.36

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