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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,188.98, 412,783.92 and 75,512.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,188.98, 412,783.92 and 75,512.10 is: 113,268.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,188.98 : 412,783.92 = 75,512.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,188.98/412,783.92 = 75,512.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,188.98x = 412,783.92 × 75,512.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,188.98x = 31,170,180,645.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,170,180,645.43/275,188.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,268.27

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