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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,251.39, 412,877.73 and 75,574.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,251.39, 412,877.73 and 75,574.51 is: 113,361.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,251.39 : 412,877.73 = 75,574.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,251.39/412,877.73 = 75,574.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,251.39x = 412,877.73 × 75,574.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,251.39x = 31,203,032,134.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,203,032,134.66/275,251.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,361.94

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