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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,984.70, 412,419.45 and 134,843.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,984.70, 412,419.45 and 134,843.90 is: 202,237.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,984.70 : 412,419.45 = 134,843.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,984.70/412,419.45 = 134,843.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,984.70x = 412,419.45 × 134,843.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,984.70x = 55,612,247,073.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,612,247,073.86/274,984.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,237.60

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