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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,375.40, 410,063.10 and 229,829.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,375.40, 410,063.10 and 229,829.80 is: 344,744.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,375.40 : 410,063.10 = 229,829.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,375.40/410,063.10 = 229,829.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,375.40x = 410,063.10 × 229,829.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,375.40x = 94,244,720,260.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,244,720,260.38/273,375.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,744.70

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