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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,898.40, 410,847.60 and 155,800.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,898.40, 410,847.60 and 155,800.40 is: 233,700.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,898.40 : 410,847.60 = 155,800.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,898.40/410,847.60 = 155,800.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,898.40x = 410,847.60 × 155,800.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,898.40x = 64,010,220,419.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,010,220,419.04/273,898.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,700.60

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