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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,670.74, 466,742.09 and 274,837.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,670.74, 466,742.09 and 274,837.26 is: 410,265.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,670.74 : 466,742.09 = 274,837.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,670.74/466,742.09 = 274,837.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,670.74x = 466,742.09 × 274,837.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,670.74x = 128,278,115,768.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,278,115,768.09/312,670.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,265.81

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