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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,907.70, 410,861.55 and 155,809.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,907.70, 410,861.55 and 155,809.70 is: 233,714.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,907.70 : 410,861.55 = 155,809.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,907.70/410,861.55 = 155,809.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,907.70x = 410,861.55 × 155,809.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,907.70x = 64,016,214,847.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,016,214,847.04/273,907.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,714.55

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