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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,868.80, 410,918.40 and 149,299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,868.80, 410,918.40 and 149,299.20 is: 224,011.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,868.80 : 410,918.40 = 149,299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,868.80/410,918.40 = 149,299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,868.80x = 410,918.40 × 149,299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,868.80x = 61,349,788,385.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,349,788,385.28/273,868.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,011.60

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