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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,954.80, 412,463.35 and 246,701.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,954.80, 412,463.35 and 246,701.27 is: 370,079.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,954.80 : 412,463.35 = 246,701.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,954.80/412,463.35 = 246,701.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,954.80x = 412,463.35 × 246,701.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,954.80x = 101,755,232,273.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,755,232,273.45/274,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,079.85

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