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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,163.62, 409,805.61 and 83,625.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,163.62, 409,805.61 and 83,625.42 is: 125,456.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,163.62 : 409,805.61 = 83,625.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,163.62/409,805.61 = 83,625.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,163.62x = 409,805.61 × 83,625.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,163.62x = 34,270,166,254.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,270,166,254.61/273,163.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,456.55

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