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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,119.39, 409,697.54 and 130,995.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,119.39, 409,697.54 and 130,995.83 is: 196,502.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,119.39 : 409,697.54 = 130,995.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,119.39/409,697.54 = 130,995.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,119.39x = 409,697.54 × 130,995.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,119.39x = 53,668,670,898.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,668,670,898.61/273,119.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,502.60

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