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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,467.72, 411,490.52 and 139,420.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,467.72, 411,490.52 and 139,420.82 is: 209,024.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,467.72 : 411,490.52 = 139,420.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,467.72/411,490.52 = 139,420.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,467.72x = 411,490.52 × 139,420.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,467.72x = 57,370,342,966.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,370,342,966.07/274,467.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,024.01

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