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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,623.40, 411,243.90 and 180,620.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,623.40, 411,243.90 and 180,620.20 is: 270,475.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,623.40 : 411,243.90 = 180,620.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,623.40/411,243.90 = 180,620.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,623.40x = 411,243.90 × 180,620.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,623.40x = 74,278,955,466.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,278,955,466.78/274,623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,475.70

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