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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,934.30, 412,401.45 and 134,966.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,934.30, 412,401.45 and 134,966.30 is: 202,449.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,934.30 : 412,401.45 = 134,966.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,934.30/412,401.45 = 134,966.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,934.30x = 412,401.45 × 134,966.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,934.30x = 55,660,297,821.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,660,297,821.14/274,934.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,449.45

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