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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,998.40, 1,303,594.80 and 269,954.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,998.40, 1,303,594.80 and 269,954.80 is: 404,962.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,998.40 : 1,303,594.80 = 269,954.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,998.40/1,303,594.80 = 269,954.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,998.40x = 1,303,594.80 × 269,954.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,998.40x = 351,911,673,515.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,911,673,515.04/868,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,962.40

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