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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,254.80, 409,882.20 and 223,391.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,254.80, 409,882.20 and 223,391.20 is: 335,086.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,254.80 : 409,882.20 = 223,391.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,254.80/409,882.20 = 223,391.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,254.80x = 409,882.20 × 223,391.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,254.80x = 91,564,076,516.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,564,076,516.64/273,254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,086.80

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