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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,667.59, 410,498.55 and 86,679.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,667.59, 410,498.55 and 86,679.09 is: 130,017.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,667.59 : 410,498.55 = 86,679.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,667.59/410,498.55 = 86,679.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,667.59x = 410,498.55 × 86,679.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,667.59x = 35,581,640,760.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,581,640,760.32/273,667.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,017.74

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