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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,902.20, 412,295.70 and 134,761.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,902.20, 412,295.70 and 134,761.40 is: 202,113.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,902.20 : 412,295.70 = 134,761.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,902.20/412,295.70 = 134,761.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,902.20x = 412,295.70 × 134,761.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,902.20x = 55,561,545,745.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,561,545,745.98/274,902.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,113.86

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