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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,060.76, 470,793.06 and 268,275.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,060.76, 470,793.06 and 268,275.24 is: 370,321.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,060.76 : 470,793.06 = 268,275.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,060.76/470,793.06 = 268,275.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,060.76x = 470,793.06 × 268,275.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,060.76x = 126,302,121,161.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,302,121,161.83/341,060.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,321.47

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