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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,373.40, 410,060.10 and 229,827.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,373.40, 410,060.10 and 229,827.80 is: 344,741.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,373.40 : 410,060.10 = 229,827.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,373.40/410,060.10 = 229,827.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,373.40x = 410,060.10 × 229,827.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,373.40x = 94,243,210,650.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,243,210,650.78/273,373.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,741.70

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