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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,035.80, 409,281.54 and 130,618.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,035.80, 409,281.54 and 130,618.36 is: 195,797.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,035.80 : 409,281.54 = 130,618.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,035.80/409,281.54 = 130,618.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,035.80x = 409,281.54 × 130,618.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,035.80x = 53,459,683,533.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,459,683,533.07/273,035.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,797.34

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