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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,336.47, 378,713.75 and 206,379.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,336.47, 378,713.75 and 206,379.32 is: 284,900.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,336.47 : 378,713.75 = 206,379.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,336.47/378,713.75 = 206,379.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,336.47x = 378,713.75 × 206,379.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,336.47x = 78,158,686,080.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,158,686,080.64/274,336.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,900.82

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