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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,399.40, 410,156.70 and 115,546.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,399.40, 410,156.70 and 115,546.60 is: 173,344.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,399.40 : 410,156.70 = 115,546.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,399.40/410,156.70 = 115,546.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,399.40x = 410,156.70 × 115,546.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,399.40x = 47,392,212,152.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,392,212,152.22/273,399.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,344.24

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