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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,886.80, 410,446.20 and 217,822.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,886.80, 410,446.20 and 217,822.80 is: 326,428.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,886.80 : 410,446.20 = 217,822.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,886.80/410,446.20 = 217,822.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,886.80x = 410,446.20 × 217,822.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,886.80x = 89,404,540,533.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,404,540,533.36/273,886.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,428.80

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