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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,427.80, 410,141.70 and 223,564.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,427.80, 410,141.70 and 223,564.20 is: 335,346.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,427.80 : 410,141.70 = 223,564.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,427.80/410,141.70 = 223,564.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,427.80x = 410,141.70 × 223,564.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,427.80x = 91,693,001,047.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,693,001,047.14/273,427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,346.30

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