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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,002.76, 411,002.22 and 140,920.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,002.76, 411,002.22 and 140,920.12 is: 211,379.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,002.76 : 411,002.22 = 140,920.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,002.76/411,002.22 = 140,920.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,002.76x = 411,002.22 × 140,920.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,002.76x = 57,918,482,162.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,918,482,162.67/274,002.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,379.19

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