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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,652.40, 411,978.60 and 108,418.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,652.40, 411,978.60 and 108,418.80 is: 162,628.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,652.40 : 411,978.60 = 108,418.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,652.40/411,978.60 = 108,418.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,652.40x = 411,978.60 × 108,418.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,652.40x = 44,666,225,437.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,666,225,437.68/274,652.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,628.20

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