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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,746.34, 475,593.93 and 274,183.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,746.34, 475,593.93 and 274,183.90 is: 411,686.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,746.34 : 475,593.93 = 274,183.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,746.34/475,593.93 = 274,183.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,746.34x = 475,593.93 × 274,183.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,746.34x = 130,400,198,543.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,400,198,543.73/316,746.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,686.52

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