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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,459.80, 410,189.70 and 203,475.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,459.80, 410,189.70 and 203,475.80 is: 305,213.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,459.80 : 410,189.70 = 203,475.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,459.80/410,189.70 = 203,475.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,459.80x = 410,189.70 × 203,475.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,459.80x = 83,463,677,359.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,463,677,359.26/273,459.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,213.70

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