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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,153.04, 409,742.52 and 132,744.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,153.04, 409,742.52 and 132,744.40 is: 199,122.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,153.04 : 409,742.52 = 132,744.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,153.04/409,742.52 = 132,744.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,153.04x = 409,742.52 × 132,744.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,153.04x = 54,391,024,971.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,391,024,971.89/273,153.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,122.90

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