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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,528.10, 409,964.10 and 140,339.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,528.10, 409,964.10 and 140,339.80 is: 210,341.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,528.10 : 409,964.10 = 140,339.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,528.10/409,964.10 = 140,339.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,528.10x = 409,964.10 × 140,339.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,528.10x = 57,534,279,801.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,534,279,801.18/273,528.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,341.39

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