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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,713.99, 410,570.99 and 140,520.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,713.99, 410,570.99 and 140,520.23 is: 210,780.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,713.99 : 410,570.99 = 140,520.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,713.99/410,570.99 = 140,520.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,713.99x = 410,570.99 × 140,520.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,713.99x = 57,693,528,300.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,693,528,300.14/273,713.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,780.34

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