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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,644.72, 467,235.12 and 266,802.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,644.72, 467,235.12 and 266,802.04 is: 368,112.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,644.72 : 467,235.12 = 266,802.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,644.72/467,235.12 = 266,802.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,644.72x = 467,235.12 × 266,802.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,644.72x = 124,659,283,175.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,659,283,175.65/338,644.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,112.29

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