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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,212.80, 412,819.20 and 135,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,212.80, 412,819.20 and 135,244.80 is: 202,867.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,212.80 : 412,819.20 = 135,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,212.80/412,819.20 = 135,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,212.80x = 412,819.20 × 135,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,212.80x = 55,831,650,140.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,831,650,140.16/275,212.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,867.20

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