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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,417.20, 410,125.80 and 149,001.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,417.20, 410,125.80 and 149,001.20 is: 223,501.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,417.20 : 410,125.80 = 149,001.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,417.20/410,125.80 = 149,001.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,417.20x = 410,125.80 × 149,001.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,417.20x = 61,109,236,350.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,109,236,350.96/273,417.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,501.80

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