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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,946.92, 414,293.35 and 226,120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,946.92, 414,293.35 and 226,120.60 is: 340,721.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,946.92 : 414,293.35 = 226,120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,946.92/414,293.35 = 226,120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,946.92x = 414,293.35 × 226,120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,946.92x = 93,680,260,878.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,680,260,878.01/274,946.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,721.26

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