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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,250.60, 413,118.90 and 162,790.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,250.60, 413,118.90 and 162,790.20 is: 244,329.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,250.60 : 413,118.90 = 162,790.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,250.60/413,118.90 = 162,790.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,250.60x = 413,118.90 × 162,790.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,250.60x = 67,251,708,354.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,251,708,354.78/275,250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,329.02

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