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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,104.97, 412,622.31 and 106,509.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,104.97, 412,622.31 and 106,509.95 is: 159,751.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,104.97 : 412,622.31 = 106,509.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,104.97/412,622.31 = 106,509.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,104.97x = 412,622.31 × 106,509.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,104.97x = 43,948,381,606.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,948,381,606.98/275,104.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,751.32

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