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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,096.61, 412,644.92 and 181,580.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,096.61, 412,644.92 and 181,580.49 is: 272,370.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,096.61 : 412,644.92 = 181,580.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,096.61/412,644.92 = 181,580.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,096.61x = 412,644.92 × 181,580.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,096.61x = 74,928,265,861.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,928,265,861.71/275,096.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,370.74

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