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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,342.44, 413,013.68 and 97,856.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,342.44, 413,013.68 and 97,856.45 is: 146,784.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,342.44 : 413,013.68 = 97,856.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,342.44/413,013.68 = 97,856.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,342.44x = 413,013.68 × 97,856.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,342.44x = 40,416,052,036.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,416,052,036.95/275,342.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,784.68

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