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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,740.99, 469,903.61 and 269,291.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,740.99, 469,903.61 and 269,291.70 is: 371,370.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,740.99 : 469,903.61 = 269,291.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,740.99/469,903.61 = 269,291.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,740.99x = 469,903.61 × 269,291.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,740.99x = 126,541,140,626.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,541,140,626.58/340,740.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,370.47

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