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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,640.80, 410,502.24 and 96,116.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,640.80, 410,502.24 and 96,116.52 is: 144,189.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,640.80 : 410,502.24 = 96,116.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,640.80/410,502.24 = 96,116.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,640.80x = 410,502.24 × 96,116.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,640.80x = 39,456,046,761.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,456,046,761.00/273,640.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,189.20

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