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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,997.98, 411,038.10 and 96,473.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,997.98, 411,038.10 and 96,473.70 is: 144,725.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,997.98 : 411,038.10 = 96,473.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,997.98/411,038.10 = 96,473.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,997.98x = 411,038.10 × 96,473.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,997.98x = 39,654,366,347.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,654,366,347.97/273,997.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,725.03

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