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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,905.70, 410,858.55 and 155,807.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,905.70, 410,858.55 and 155,807.70 is: 233,711.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,905.70 : 410,858.55 = 155,807.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,905.70/410,858.55 = 155,807.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,905.70x = 410,858.55 × 155,807.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,905.70x = 64,014,925,700.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,014,925,700.84/273,905.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,711.55

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