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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,607.20, 410,410.80 and 155,509.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,607.20, 410,410.80 and 155,509.20 is: 233,263.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,607.20 : 410,410.80 = 155,509.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,607.20/410,410.80 = 155,509.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,607.20x = 410,410.80 × 155,509.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,607.20x = 63,822,655,179.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,822,655,179.36/273,607.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,263.80

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