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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,867.20, 410,800.80 and 96,372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,867.20, 410,800.80 and 96,372.80 is: 144,559.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,867.20 : 410,800.80 = 96,372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,867.20/410,800.80 = 96,372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,867.20x = 410,800.80 × 96,372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,867.20x = 39,590,023,338.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,590,023,338.24/273,867.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,559.20

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