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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,271.43, 407,190.46 and 243,460.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,271.43, 407,190.46 and 243,460.19 is: 362,769.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,271.43 : 407,190.46 = 243,460.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,271.43/407,190.46 = 243,460.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,271.43x = 407,190.46 × 243,460.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,271.43x = 99,134,666,757.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,134,666,757.79/273,271.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,769.96

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