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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,362.28, 409,996.68 and 73,635.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,362.28, 409,996.68 and 73,635.96 is: 110,441.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,362.28 : 409,996.68 = 73,635.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,362.28/409,996.68 = 73,635.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,362.28x = 409,996.68 × 73,635.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,362.28x = 30,190,499,128.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,190,499,128.61/273,362.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,441.35

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