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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,521.88, 410,073.54 and 225,987.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,521.88, 410,073.54 and 225,987.36 is: 338,808.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,521.88 : 410,073.54 = 225,987.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,521.88/410,073.54 = 225,987.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,521.88x = 410,073.54 × 225,987.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,521.88x = 92,671,436,710.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,671,436,710.45/273,521.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,808.13

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