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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,456.88, 412,063.12 and 139,612.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,456.88, 412,063.12 and 139,612.24 is: 209,610.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,456.88 : 412,063.12 = 139,612.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,456.88/412,063.12 = 139,612.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,456.88x = 412,063.12 × 139,612.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,456.88x = 57,529,055,204.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,529,055,204.59/274,456.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,610.54

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