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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,099.65, 410,873.37 and 114,264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,099.65, 410,873.37 and 114,264 is: 171,280.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,099.65 : 410,873.37 = 114,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,099.65/410,873.37 = 114,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,099.65x = 410,873.37 × 114,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,099.65x = 46,948,034,749.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,948,034,749.68/274,099.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,280.90

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