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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,007.22, 416,852.84 and 109,436.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,007.22, 416,852.84 and 109,436.26 is: 164,092.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,007.22 : 416,852.84 = 109,436.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,007.22/416,852.84 = 109,436.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,007.22x = 416,852.84 × 109,436.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,007.22x = 45,618,815,779.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,618,815,779.98/278,007.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,092.20

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