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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,830.51, 403,267.99 and 274,583.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,830.51, 403,267.99 and 274,583.41 is: 378,139.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,830.51 : 403,267.99 = 274,583.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,830.51/403,267.99 = 274,583.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,830.51x = 403,267.99 × 274,583.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,830.51x = 110,730,698,143.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,730,698,143.42/292,830.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,139.21

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