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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,878.20, 410,817.30 and 155,780.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,878.20, 410,817.30 and 155,780.20 is: 233,670.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,878.20 : 410,817.30 = 155,780.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,878.20/410,817.30 = 155,780.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,878.20x = 410,817.30 × 155,780.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,878.20x = 63,997,201,157.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,997,201,157.46/273,878.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,670.30

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