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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,805.76, 410,708.92 and 71,401.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,805.76, 410,708.92 and 71,401.71 is: 107,102.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,805.76 : 410,708.92 = 71,401.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,805.76/410,708.92 = 71,401.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,805.76x = 410,708.92 × 71,401.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,805.76x = 29,325,317,274.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,325,317,274.41/273,805.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,102.63

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