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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,274.18, 407,194.55 and 243,462.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,274.18, 407,194.55 and 243,462.94 is: 362,774.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,274.18 : 407,194.55 = 243,462.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,274.18/407,194.55 = 243,462.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,274.18x = 407,194.55 × 243,462.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,274.18x = 99,136,782,294.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,136,782,294.98/273,274.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,774.05

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