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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,711.49, 412,207.87 and 130,780.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,711.49, 412,207.87 and 130,780.19 is: 196,237.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,711.49 : 412,207.87 = 130,780.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,711.49/412,207.87 = 130,780.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,711.49x = 412,207.87 × 130,780.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,711.49x = 53,908,623,558.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,908,623,558.10/274,711.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,237.24

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