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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,764.30, 536,674.84 and 274,136.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,764.30, 536,674.84 and 274,136.34 is: 378,435.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,764.30 : 536,674.84 = 274,136.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,764.30/536,674.84 = 274,136.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,764.30x = 536,674.84 × 274,136.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,764.30x = 147,122,076,407.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,122,076,407.69/388,764.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,435.15

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