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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,419.10, 409,800.60 and 140,230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,419.10, 409,800.60 and 140,230.80 is: 210,177.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,419.10 : 409,800.60 = 140,230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,419.10/409,800.60 = 140,230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,419.10x = 409,800.60 × 140,230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,419.10x = 57,466,665,978.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,466,665,978.48/273,419.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,177.95

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