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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,642.60, 410,463.90 and 236,244.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,642.60, 410,463.90 and 236,244.90 is: 354,367.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,642.60 : 410,463.90 = 236,244.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,642.60/410,463.90 = 236,244.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,642.60x = 410,463.90 × 236,244.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,642.60x = 96,970,003,009.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,970,003,009.11/273,642.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,367.35

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