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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,034.11, 531,051.66 and 270,269.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,034.11, 531,051.66 and 270,269.86 is: 405,405.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,034.11 : 531,051.66 = 270,269.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,034.11/531,051.66 = 270,269.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,034.11x = 531,051.66 × 270,269.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,034.11x = 143,527,257,125.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,527,257,125.29/354,034.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,405.17

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