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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,109.60, 409,664.40 and 226,453.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,109.60, 409,664.40 and 226,453.60 is: 339,680.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,109.60 : 409,664.40 = 226,453.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,109.60/409,664.40 = 226,453.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,109.60x = 409,664.40 × 226,453.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,109.60x = 92,769,978,171.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,769,978,171.84/273,109.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,680.40

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