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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,849.60, 410,774.40 and 252,854.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,849.60, 410,774.40 and 252,854.40 is: 379,281.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,849.60 : 410,774.40 = 252,854.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,849.60/410,774.40 = 252,854.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,849.60x = 410,774.40 × 252,854.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,849.60x = 103,866,114,447.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,866,114,447.36/273,849.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,281.60

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