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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,264.88, 444,778.80 and 268,464.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,264.88, 444,778.80 and 268,464.68 is: 370,525.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,264.88 : 444,778.80 = 268,464.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,264.88/444,778.80 = 268,464.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,264.88x = 444,778.80 × 268,464.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,264.88x = 119,407,398,212.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,407,398,212.78/322,264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,525.63

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