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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,421.36, 410,175.78 and 115,694.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,421.36, 410,175.78 and 115,694.92 is: 173,560.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,421.36 : 410,175.78 = 115,694.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,421.36/410,175.78 = 115,694.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,421.36x = 410,175.78 × 115,694.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,421.36x = 47,455,254,053.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,455,254,053.04/273,421.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,560.89

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