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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,535.70, 410,346.75 and 115,764.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,535.70, 410,346.75 and 115,764.98 is: 173,665.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,535.70 : 410,346.75 = 115,764.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,535.70/410,346.75 = 115,764.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,535.70x = 410,346.75 × 115,764.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,535.70x = 47,503,783,306.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,503,783,306.82/273,535.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,665.75

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