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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,905.20, 410,857.80 and 155,807.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,905.20, 410,857.80 and 155,807.20 is: 233,710.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,905.20 : 410,857.80 = 155,807.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,905.20/410,857.80 = 155,807.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,905.20x = 410,857.80 × 155,807.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,905.20x = 64,014,603,416.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,014,603,416.16/273,905.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,710.80

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