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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,739.28, 489,411.96 and 273,092.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,739.28, 489,411.96 and 273,092.50 is: 376,768.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,739.28 : 489,411.96 = 273,092.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,739.28/489,411.96 = 273,092.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,739.28x = 489,411.96 × 273,092.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,739.28x = 133,654,735,686.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,654,735,686.30/354,739.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,768.92

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