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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,741.20, 412,111.80 and 247,622.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,741.20, 412,111.80 and 247,622.40 is: 371,433.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,741.20 : 412,111.80 = 247,622.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,741.20/412,111.80 = 247,622.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,741.20x = 412,111.80 × 247,622.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,741.20x = 102,048,112,984.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,048,112,984.32/274,741.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,433.60

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