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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,462.80, 410,194.20 and 203,478.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,462.80, 410,194.20 and 203,478.80 is: 305,218.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,462.80 : 410,194.20 = 203,478.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,462.80/410,194.20 = 203,478.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,462.80x = 410,194.20 × 203,478.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,462.80x = 83,465,823,582.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,465,823,582.96/273,462.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,218.20

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