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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,732.21, 410,612.90 and 86,758.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,732.21, 410,612.90 and 86,758.29 is: 130,142.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,732.21 : 410,612.90 = 86,758.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,732.21/410,612.90 = 86,758.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,732.21x = 410,612.90 × 86,758.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,732.21x = 35,624,072,622.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,624,072,622.15/273,732.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,142.06

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