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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,265.01, 409,866.72 and 73,600.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,265.01, 409,866.72 and 73,600.01 is: 110,391.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,265.01 : 409,866.72 = 73,600.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,265.01/409,866.72 = 73,600.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,265.01x = 409,866.72 × 73,600.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,265.01x = 30,166,192,641.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,166,192,641.33/273,265.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,391.72

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