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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,293.54, 377,683.97 and 240,110.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,293.54, 377,683.97 and 240,110.73 is: 330,616.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,293.54 : 377,683.97 = 240,110.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,293.54/377,683.97 = 240,110.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,293.54x = 377,683.97 × 240,110.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,293.54x = 90,685,972,545.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,685,972,545.44/274,293.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,616.51

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