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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,050.24, 410,078.90 and 226,220.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,050.24, 410,078.90 and 226,220.55 is: 338,508.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,050.24 : 410,078.90 = 226,220.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,050.24/410,078.90 = 226,220.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,050.24x = 410,078.90 × 226,220.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,050.24x = 92,768,273,329.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,768,273,329.15/274,050.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,508.28

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