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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,907.06, 410,860.59 and 74,227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,907.06, 410,860.59 and 74,227.44 is: 111,341.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,907.06 : 410,860.59 = 74,227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,907.06/410,860.59 = 74,227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,907.06x = 410,860.59 × 74,227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,907.06x = 30,497,129,792.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,497,129,792.59/273,907.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,341.16

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