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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,374.72, 413,105.32 and 117,604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,374.72, 413,105.32 and 117,604 is: 176,424.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,374.72 : 413,105.32 = 117,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,374.72/413,105.32 = 117,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,374.72x = 413,105.32 × 117,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,374.72x = 48,582,838,053.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,582,838,053.28/275,374.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,424.47

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