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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,995.20, 412,492.80 and 241,752.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,995.20, 412,492.80 and 241,752.80 is: 362,629.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,995.20 : 412,492.80 = 241,752.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,995.20/412,492.80 = 241,752.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,995.20x = 412,492.80 × 241,752.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,995.20x = 99,721,289,379.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,721,289,379.84/274,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,629.20

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