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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,262.73, 810,364.89 and 274,016.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,262.73, 810,364.89 and 274,016.34 is: 411,009.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,262.73 : 810,364.89 = 274,016.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,262.73/810,364.89 = 274,016.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,262.73x = 810,364.89 × 274,016.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,262.73x = 222,053,221,222.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,053,221,222.30/540,262.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,009.70

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