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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,402.96, 411,604.44 and 180,886.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,402.96, 411,604.44 and 180,886.84 is: 271,330.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,402.96 : 411,604.44 = 180,886.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,402.96/411,604.44 = 180,886.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,402.96x = 411,604.44 × 180,886.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,402.96x = 74,453,826,481.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,453,826,481.57/274,402.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,330.26

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