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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,238.39, 412,858.22 and 75,561.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,238.39, 412,858.22 and 75,561.51 is: 113,342.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,238.39 : 412,858.22 = 75,561.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,238.39/412,858.22 = 75,561.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,238.39x = 412,858.22 × 75,561.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,238.39x = 31,196,190,141.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,196,190,141.30/275,238.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,342.44

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