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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,508.44, 411,833.66 and 160,752.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,508.44, 411,833.66 and 160,752.32 is: 241,170.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,508.44 : 411,833.66 = 160,752.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,508.44/411,833.66 = 160,752.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,508.44x = 411,833.66 × 160,752.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,508.44x = 66,203,215,495.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,203,215,495.33/274,508.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,170.05

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