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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,372.40, 410,058.60 and 229,826.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,372.40, 410,058.60 and 229,826.80 is: 344,740.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,372.40 : 410,058.60 = 229,826.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,372.40/410,058.60 = 229,826.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,372.40x = 410,058.60 × 229,826.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,372.40x = 94,242,455,850.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,242,455,850.48/273,372.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,740.20

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