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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,110.40, 409,665.60 and 217,814.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,110.40, 409,665.60 and 217,814.40 is: 326,721.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,110.40 : 409,665.60 = 217,814.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,110.40/409,665.60 = 217,814.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,110.40x = 409,665.60 × 217,814.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,110.40x = 89,231,066,864.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,231,066,864.64/273,110.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,721.60

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