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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,022.64, 409,086.84 and 262,654.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,022.64, 409,086.84 and 262,654.64 is: 393,551.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,022.64 : 409,086.84 = 262,654.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,022.64/409,086.84 = 262,654.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,022.64x = 409,086.84 × 262,654.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,022.64x = 107,448,556,688.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,448,556,688.94/273,022.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,551.82

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