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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,607.20, 409,754.70 and 221,119.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,607.20, 409,754.70 and 221,119.20 is: 331,148.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,607.20 : 409,754.70 = 221,119.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,607.20/409,754.70 = 221,119.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,607.20x = 409,754.70 × 221,119.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,607.20x = 90,604,631,460.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,604,631,460.24/273,607.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,148.56

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