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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,377.40, 410,130.90 and 140,278.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,377.40, 410,130.90 and 140,278.20 is: 210,450.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,377.40 : 410,130.90 = 140,278.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,377.40/410,130.90 = 140,278.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,377.40x = 410,130.90 × 140,278.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,377.40x = 57,532,424,416.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,532,424,416.38/273,377.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,450.55

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