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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,827.46, 410,895.84 and 147,465.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,827.46, 410,895.84 and 147,465.03 is: 221,280.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,827.46 : 410,895.84 = 147,465.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,827.46/410,895.84 = 147,465.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,827.46x = 410,895.84 × 147,465.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,827.46x = 60,592,767,372.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,592,767,372.48/273,827.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,280.83

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