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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,410.48, 374,574.41 and 263,185.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,410.48, 374,574.41 and 263,185.35 is: 360,565.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,410.48 : 374,574.41 = 263,185.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,410.48/374,574.41 = 263,185.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,410.48x = 374,574.41 × 263,185.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,410.48x = 98,582,495,880.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,582,495,880.97/273,410.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,565.91

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