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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,341.62, 413,016.99 and 75,660.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,341.62, 413,016.99 and 75,660.78 is: 113,492.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,341.62 : 413,016.99 = 75,660.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,341.62/413,016.99 = 75,660.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,341.62x = 413,016.99 × 75,660.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,341.62x = 31,249,185,551.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,249,185,551.57/275,341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,492.42

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