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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,743.40, 437,615.10 and 274,028.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,743.40, 437,615.10 and 274,028.70 is: 411,043.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,743.40 : 437,615.10 = 274,028.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,743.40/437,615.10 = 274,028.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,743.40x = 437,615.10 × 274,028.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,743.40x = 119,919,096,953.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,919,096,953.37/291,743.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,043.05

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