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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,745.34, 475,592.43 and 274,182.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,745.34, 475,592.43 and 274,182.90 is: 411,685.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,745.34 : 475,592.43 = 274,182.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,745.34/475,592.43 = 274,182.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,745.34x = 475,592.43 × 274,182.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,745.34x = 130,399,311,675.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,399,311,675.45/316,745.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,685.02

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