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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,844.60, 610,266.90 and 274,134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,844.60, 610,266.90 and 274,134.20 is: 411,201.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,844.60 : 610,266.90 = 274,134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,844.60/610,266.90 = 274,134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,844.60x = 610,266.90 × 274,134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,844.60x = 167,295,028,417.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,295,028,417.98/406,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,201.30

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