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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,333.62, 411,471.09 and 87,330.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,333.62, 411,471.09 and 87,330.54 is: 130,986.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,333.62 : 411,471.09 = 87,330.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,333.62/411,471.09 = 87,330.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,333.62x = 411,471.09 × 87,330.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,333.62x = 35,933,992,484.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,933,992,484.09/274,333.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,986.47

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