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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,834.94, 594,165.21 and 269,704.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,834.94, 594,165.21 and 269,704.70 is: 371,950.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,834.94 : 594,165.21 = 269,704.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,834.94/594,165.21 = 269,704.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,834.94x = 594,165.21 × 269,704.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,834.94x = 160,249,149,713.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,249,149,713.49/430,834.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,950.22

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