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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,909.06, 410,863.59 and 74,229.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,909.06, 410,863.59 and 74,229.45 is: 111,344.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,909.06 : 410,863.59 = 74,229.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,909.06/410,863.59 = 74,229.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,909.06x = 410,863.59 × 74,229.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,909.06x = 30,498,178,310.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,498,178,310.73/273,909.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,344.18

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