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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,920.76, 412,445.72 and 85,371.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,920.76, 412,445.72 and 85,371.36 is: 128,077.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,920.76 : 412,445.72 = 85,371.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,920.76/412,445.72 = 85,371.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,920.76x = 412,445.72 × 85,371.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,920.76x = 35,211,052,042.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,211,052,042.58/274,920.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,077.09

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