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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,312.04, 560,803.91 and 270,351.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,312.04, 560,803.91 and 270,351.69 is: 373,147.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,312.04 : 560,803.91 = 270,351.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,312.04/560,803.91 = 270,351.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,312.04x = 560,803.91 × 270,351.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,312.04x = 151,614,283,475.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,614,283,475.35/406,312.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,147.41

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