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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,539.80, 489,902.07 and 269,509.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,539.80, 489,902.07 and 269,509.24 is: 372,407.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,539.80 : 489,902.07 = 269,509.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,539.80/489,902.07 = 269,509.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,539.80x = 489,902.07 × 269,509.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,539.80x = 132,033,134,560.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,033,134,560.13/354,539.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,407.09

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