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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,522.30, 432,783.45 and 274,744.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,522.30, 432,783.45 and 274,744.20 is: 412,116.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,522.30 : 432,783.45 = 274,744.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,522.30/432,783.45 = 274,744.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,522.30x = 432,783.45 × 274,744.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,522.30x = 118,904,742,743.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,904,742,743.49/288,522.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,116.30

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