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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,475.02, 410,160.60 and 115,814.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,475.02, 410,160.60 and 115,814.16 is: 173,699.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,475.02 : 410,160.60 = 115,814.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,475.02/410,160.60 = 115,814.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,475.02x = 410,160.60 × 115,814.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,475.02x = 47,502,405,354.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,502,405,354.10/273,475.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,699.25

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