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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,126.33, 411,059.10 and 160,306.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,126.33, 411,059.10 and 160,306.64 is: 240,383.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,126.33 : 411,059.10 = 160,306.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,126.33/411,059.10 = 160,306.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,126.33x = 411,059.10 × 160,306.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,126.33x = 65,895,505,561.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,895,505,561.96/274,126.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,383.72

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