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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,375.80, 410,178.90 and 148,806.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,375.80, 410,178.90 and 148,806.20 is: 223,272.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,375.80 : 410,178.90 = 148,806.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,375.80/410,178.90 = 148,806.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,375.80x = 410,178.90 × 148,806.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,375.80x = 61,037,163,429.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,037,163,429.18/273,375.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,272.01

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