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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,475.86, 410,211.92 and 147,175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,475.86, 410,211.92 and 147,175.52 is: 220,762.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,475.86 : 410,211.92 = 147,175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,475.86/410,211.92 = 147,175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,475.86x = 410,211.92 × 147,175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,475.86x = 60,373,152,636.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,373,152,636.20/273,475.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,762.27

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