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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,808.57, 412,115.66 and 130,697.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,808.57, 412,115.66 and 130,697.42 is: 195,999.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,808.57 : 412,115.66 = 130,697.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,808.57/412,115.66 = 130,697.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,808.57x = 412,115.66 × 130,697.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,808.57x = 53,862,454,940.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,862,454,940.67/274,808.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,999.91

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