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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330,806.42, 457,133.44 and 270,355

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330,806.42, 457,133.44 and 270,355 is: 373,597.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330,806.42 : 457,133.44 = 270,355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330,806.42/457,133.44 = 270,355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330,806.42x = 457,133.44 × 270,355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330,806.42x = 123,588,311,171.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,588,311,171.20/330,806.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,597.08

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