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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,041.76, 409,560.48 and 104,522.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,041.76, 409,560.48 and 104,522.88 is: 156,783.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,041.76 : 409,560.48 = 104,522.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,041.76/409,560.48 = 104,522.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,041.76x = 409,560.48 × 104,522.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,041.76x = 42,808,440,903.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,808,440,903.78/273,041.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,783.49

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