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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,362.40, 410,043.60 and 125,618.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,362.40, 410,043.60 and 125,618.40 is: 188,427.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,362.40 : 410,043.60 = 125,618.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,362.40/410,043.60 = 125,618.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,362.40x = 410,043.60 × 125,618.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,362.40x = 51,509,020,962.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,509,020,962.24/273,362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,427.60

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