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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,716.12, 412,227.27 and 148,353.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,716.12, 412,227.27 and 148,353.69 is: 222,613.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,716.12 : 412,227.27 = 148,353.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,716.12/412,227.27 = 148,353.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,716.12x = 412,227.27 × 148,353.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,716.12x = 61,155,436,623.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,155,436,623.13/274,716.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,613.21

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