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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,469.20, 409,858.20 and 243,747.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,469.20, 409,858.20 and 243,747.60 is: 365,313.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,469.20 : 409,858.20 = 243,747.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,469.20/409,858.20 = 243,747.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,469.20x = 409,858.20 × 243,747.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,469.20x = 99,901,952,590.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,901,952,590.32/273,469.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,313.36

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