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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,921.16, 469,380.78 and 270,675.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,921.16, 469,380.78 and 270,675.64 is: 406,012.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,921.16 : 469,380.78 = 270,675.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,921.16/469,380.78 = 270,675.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,921.16x = 469,380.78 × 270,675.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,921.16x = 127,049,943,030.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,049,943,030.20/312,921.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,012.63

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