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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,344.93, 377,754.68 and 240,162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,344.93, 377,754.68 and 240,162.12 is: 330,687.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,344.93 : 377,754.68 = 240,162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,344.93/377,754.68 = 240,162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,344.93x = 377,754.68 × 240,162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,344.93x = 90,722,363,587.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,722,363,587.91/274,344.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,687.22

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