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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,469.70, 480,704.55 and 269,731.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,469.70, 480,704.55 and 269,731.30 is: 404,596.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,469.70 : 480,704.55 = 269,731.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,469.70/480,704.55 = 269,731.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,469.70x = 480,704.55 × 269,731.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,469.70x = 129,661,063,187.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,661,063,187.42/320,469.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,596.95

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