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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,984.70, 412,805.10 and 155,137.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,984.70, 412,805.10 and 155,137.10 is: 232,890.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,984.70 : 412,805.10 = 155,137.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,984.70/412,805.10 = 155,137.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,984.70x = 412,805.10 × 155,137.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,984.70x = 64,041,386,079.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,041,386,079.21/274,984.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,890.72

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