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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,223.53, 408,338.96 and 264,134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,223.53, 408,338.96 and 264,134.44 is: 393,315.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,223.53 : 408,338.96 = 264,134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,223.53/408,338.96 = 264,134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,223.53x = 408,338.96 × 264,134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,223.53x = 107,856,382,529.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,856,382,529.78/274,223.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,315.56

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