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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,424.60, 410,136.90 and 256,803.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,424.60, 410,136.90 and 256,803.40 is: 385,205.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,424.60 : 410,136.90 = 256,803.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,424.60/410,136.90 = 256,803.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,424.60x = 410,136.90 × 256,803.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,424.60x = 105,324,550,385.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,324,550,385.46/273,424.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,205.10

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