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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,016.13, 412,707.15 and 113,042.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,016.13, 412,707.15 and 113,042.99 is: 169,639.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,016.13 : 412,707.15 = 113,042.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,016.13/412,707.15 = 113,042.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,016.13x = 412,707.15 × 113,042.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,016.13x = 46,653,651,262.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,653,651,262.15/275,016.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,639.69

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