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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,026.80, 407,641.80 and 243,946.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,026.80, 407,641.80 and 243,946.80 is: 365,562.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,026.80 : 407,641.80 = 243,946.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,026.80/407,641.80 = 243,946.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,026.80x = 407,641.80 × 243,946.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,026.80x = 99,442,912,656.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,442,912,656.24/272,026.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,562.92

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