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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,176.73, 377,522.75 and 239,993.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,176.73, 377,522.75 and 239,993.92 is: 330,455.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,176.73 : 377,522.75 = 239,993.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,176.73/377,522.75 = 239,993.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,176.73x = 377,522.75 × 239,993.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,176.73x = 90,603,164,317.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,603,164,317.86/274,176.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,455.34

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