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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,322.08, 409,700.16 and 132,906.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,322.08, 409,700.16 and 132,906.24 is: 199,221.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,322.08 : 409,700.16 = 132,906.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,322.08/409,700.16 = 132,906.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,322.08x = 409,700.16 × 132,906.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,322.08x = 54,451,707,793.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,451,707,793.00/273,322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,221.77

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