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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,410.84, 408,956.46 and 184,056.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,410.84, 408,956.46 and 184,056.04 is: 276,313.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,410.84 : 408,956.46 = 184,056.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,410.84/408,956.46 = 184,056.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,410.84x = 408,956.46 × 184,056.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,410.84x = 75,270,906,560.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,270,906,560.02/272,410.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,313.92

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