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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,253.44, 588,380.16 and 274,155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,253.44, 588,380.16 and 274,155.44 is: 411,233.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,253.44 : 588,380.16 = 274,155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,253.44/588,380.16 = 274,155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,253.44x = 588,380.16 × 274,155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,253.44x = 161,307,624,151.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,307,624,151.10/392,253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,233.16

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