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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,802.60, 604,203.90 and 270,092.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,802.60, 604,203.90 and 270,092.20 is: 405,138.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,802.60 : 604,203.90 = 270,092.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,802.60/604,203.90 = 270,092.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,802.60x = 604,203.90 × 270,092.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,802.60x = 163,190,760,599.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,190,760,599.58/402,802.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,138.30

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