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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,565.60, 486,848.40 and 269,269.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,565.60, 486,848.40 and 269,269.60 is: 403,904.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,565.60 : 486,848.40 = 269,269.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,565.60/486,848.40 = 269,269.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,565.60x = 486,848.40 × 269,269.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,565.60x = 131,093,473,928.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,093,473,928.64/324,565.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,904.40

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