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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,508.14, 411,833.20 and 160,752.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,508.14, 411,833.20 and 160,752.02 is: 241,169.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,508.14 : 411,833.20 = 160,752.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,508.14/411,833.20 = 160,752.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,508.14x = 411,833.20 × 160,752.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,508.14x = 66,203,016,342.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,203,016,342.02/274,508.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,169.59

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