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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,769.73, 412,182.54 and 94,831.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,769.73, 412,182.54 and 94,831.74 is: 142,257.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,769.73 : 412,182.54 = 94,831.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,769.73/412,182.54 = 94,831.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,769.73x = 412,182.54 × 94,831.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,769.73x = 39,087,987,465.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,087,987,465.82/274,769.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,257.25

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