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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,807.80, 412,211.70 and 134,839.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,807.80, 412,211.70 and 134,839.80 is: 202,259.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,807.80 : 412,211.70 = 134,839.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,807.80/412,211.70 = 134,839.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,807.80x = 412,211.70 × 134,839.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,807.80x = 55,582,543,185.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,582,543,185.66/274,807.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,259.70

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