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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,362.80, 410,044.20 and 262,865.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,362.80, 410,044.20 and 262,865.20 is: 394,297.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,362.80 : 410,044.20 = 262,865.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,362.80/410,044.20 = 262,865.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,362.80x = 410,044.20 × 262,865.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,362.80x = 107,786,350,641.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,786,350,641.84/273,362.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,297.80

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