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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,666.24, 466,735.38 and 274,832.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,666.24, 466,735.38 and 274,832.76 is: 410,259.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,666.24 : 466,735.38 = 274,832.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,666.24/466,735.38 = 274,832.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,666.24x = 466,735.38 × 274,832.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,666.24x = 128,274,172,675.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,274,172,675.05/312,666.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,259.11

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