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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,905.40, 410,858.10 and 254,465.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,905.40, 410,858.10 and 254,465.40 is: 381,698.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,905.40 : 410,858.10 = 254,465.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,905.40/410,858.10 = 254,465.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,905.40x = 410,858.10 × 254,465.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,905.40x = 104,549,170,759.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,549,170,759.74/273,905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,698.10

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