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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,289.70, 412,934.55 and 88,320.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,289.70, 412,934.55 and 88,320.10 is: 132,480.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,289.70 : 412,934.55 = 88,320.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,289.70/412,934.55 = 88,320.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,289.70x = 412,934.55 × 88,320.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,289.70x = 36,470,420,749.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,470,420,749.46/275,289.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,480.15

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