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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,872.24, 414,181.04 and 226,046.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,872.24, 414,181.04 and 226,046.16 is: 340,609.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,872.24 : 414,181.04 = 226,046.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,872.24/414,181.04 = 226,046.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,872.24x = 414,181.04 × 226,046.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,872.24x = 93,624,032,506.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,624,032,506.58/274,872.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,609.27

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