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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,103.72, 412,573.34 and 82,970.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,103.72, 412,573.34 and 82,970.10 is: 124,430.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,103.72 : 412,573.34 = 82,970.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,103.72/412,573.34 = 82,970.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,103.72x = 412,573.34 × 82,970.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,103.72x = 34,231,251,277.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,231,251,277.13/275,103.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,430.35

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