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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,922.80, 379,576.24 and 211,146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,922.80, 379,576.24 and 211,146.64 is: 291,522.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,922.80 : 379,576.24 = 211,146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,922.80/379,576.24 = 211,146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,922.80x = 379,576.24 × 211,146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,922.80x = 80,146,247,699.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,146,247,699.83/274,922.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,522.74

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