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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,296.60, 413,187.90 and 162,836.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,296.60, 413,187.90 and 162,836.20 is: 244,398.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,296.60 : 413,187.90 = 162,836.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,296.60/413,187.90 = 162,836.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,296.60x = 413,187.90 × 162,836.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,296.60x = 67,281,947,521.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,281,947,521.98/275,296.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,398.03

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