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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,401.96, 411,602.94 and 180,885.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,401.96, 411,602.94 and 180,885.84 is: 271,328.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,401.96 : 411,602.94 = 180,885.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,401.96/411,602.94 = 180,885.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,401.96x = 411,602.94 × 180,885.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,401.96x = 74,453,143,548.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,453,143,548.37/274,401.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,328.76

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