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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,947.92, 414,294.86 and 226,121.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,947.92, 414,294.86 and 226,121.60 is: 340,722.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,947.92 : 414,294.86 = 226,121.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,947.92/414,294.86 = 226,121.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,947.92x = 414,294.86 × 226,121.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,947.92x = 93,681,016,614.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,681,016,614.98/274,947.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,722.77

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