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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,530.80, 651,796.20 and 268,642.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,530.80, 651,796.20 and 268,642.80 is: 402,964.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,530.80 : 651,796.20 = 268,642.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,530.80/651,796.20 = 268,642.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,530.80x = 651,796.20 × 268,642.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,530.80x = 175,100,356,197.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,100,356,197.36/434,530.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,964.20

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