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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,698.72, 410,416.56 and 140,510.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,698.72, 410,416.56 and 140,510.24 is: 210,697.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,698.72 : 410,416.56 = 140,510.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,698.72/410,416.56 = 140,510.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,698.72x = 410,416.56 × 140,510.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,698.72x = 57,667,729,345.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,667,729,345.57/273,698.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,697.84

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