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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,419.20, 410,128.80 and 115,595.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,419.20, 410,128.80 and 115,595.20 is: 173,392.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,419.20 : 410,128.80 = 115,595.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,419.20/410,128.80 = 115,595.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,419.20x = 410,128.80 × 115,595.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,419.20x = 47,408,920,661.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,408,920,661.76/273,419.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,392.80

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