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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,544.76, 374,896.62 and 211,001.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,544.76, 374,896.62 and 211,001.04 is: 291,309.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,544.76 : 374,896.62 = 211,001.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,544.76/374,896.62 = 211,001.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,544.76x = 374,896.62 × 211,001.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,544.76x = 79,103,576,712.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,103,576,712.48/271,544.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,309.53

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