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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,330.70, 410,839.95 and 221,842.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,330.70, 410,839.95 and 221,842.70 is: 332,233.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,330.70 : 410,839.95 = 221,842.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,330.70/410,839.95 = 221,842.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,330.70x = 410,839.95 × 221,842.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,330.70x = 91,141,843,775.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,141,843,775.87/274,330.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,233.48

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