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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,872.20, 445,308.30 and 274,062.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,872.20, 445,308.30 and 274,062.60 is: 411,093.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,872.20 : 445,308.30 = 274,062.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,872.20/445,308.30 = 274,062.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,872.20x = 445,308.30 × 274,062.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,872.20x = 122,042,350,499.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,042,350,499.58/296,872.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,093.90

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