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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,755.98, 489,743.85 and 274,002.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,755.98, 489,743.85 and 274,002.22 is: 378,262.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,755.98 : 489,743.85 = 274,002.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,755.98/489,743.85 = 274,002.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,755.98x = 489,743.85 × 274,002.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,755.98x = 134,190,902,131.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,190,902,131.35/354,755.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,262.55

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