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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,893.70, 410,840.55 and 155,795.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,893.70, 410,840.55 and 155,795.70 is: 233,693.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,893.70 : 410,840.55 = 155,795.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,893.70/410,840.55 = 155,795.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,893.70x = 410,840.55 × 155,795.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,893.70x = 64,007,191,075.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,007,191,075.64/273,893.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,693.55

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