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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,339.20, 410,008.80 and 148,923.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,339.20, 410,008.80 and 148,923.20 is: 223,384.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,339.20 : 410,008.80 = 148,923.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,339.20/410,008.80 = 148,923.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,339.20x = 410,008.80 × 148,923.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,339.20x = 61,059,822,524.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,059,822,524.16/273,339.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,384.80

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