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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,511.04, 489,405.84 and 273,757.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,511.04, 489,405.84 and 273,757.28 is: 377,924.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,511.04 : 489,405.84 = 273,757.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,511.04/489,405.84 = 273,757.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,511.04x = 489,405.84 × 273,757.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,511.04x = 133,978,411,771.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,978,411,771.44/354,511.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,924.51

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