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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,999.70, 412,499.55 and 164,407.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,999.70, 412,499.55 and 164,407.70 is: 246,611.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,999.70 : 412,499.55 = 164,407.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,999.70/412,499.55 = 164,407.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,999.70x = 412,499.55 × 164,407.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,999.70x = 67,818,102,266.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,818,102,266.54/274,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,611.55

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