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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,282.60, 413,166.90 and 162,822.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,282.60, 413,166.90 and 162,822.20 is: 244,377.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,282.60 : 413,166.90 = 162,822.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,282.60/413,166.90 = 162,822.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,282.60x = 413,166.90 × 162,822.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,282.60x = 67,272,743,625.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,272,743,625.18/275,282.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,377.03

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