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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,766.40, 488,649.60 and 269,779.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,766.40, 488,649.60 and 269,779.20 is: 404,668.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,766.40 : 488,649.60 = 269,779.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,766.40/488,649.60 = 269,779.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,766.40x = 488,649.60 × 269,779.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,766.40x = 131,827,498,168.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,827,498,168.32/325,766.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,668.80

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