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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,796.65, 410,112.68 and 131,432.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,796.65, 410,112.68 and 131,432.06 is: 196,868.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,796.65 : 410,112.68 = 131,432.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,796.65/410,112.68 = 131,432.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,796.65x = 410,112.68 × 131,432.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,796.65x = 53,901,954,364.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,901,954,364.52/273,796.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,868.57

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