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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,215.30, 409,822.95 and 155,117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,215.30, 409,822.95 and 155,117.30 is: 232,675.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,215.30 : 409,822.95 = 155,117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,215.30/409,822.95 = 155,117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,215.30x = 409,822.95 × 155,117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,215.30x = 63,570,629,482.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,570,629,482.04/273,215.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,675.95

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