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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,649.39, 410,475.55 and 179,475.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,649.39, 410,475.55 and 179,475.93 is: 269,214.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,649.39 : 410,475.55 = 179,475.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,649.39/410,475.55 = 179,475.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,649.39x = 410,475.55 × 179,475.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,649.39x = 73,670,480,725.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,670,480,725.36/273,649.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,214.85

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