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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,392.12, 413,107.98 and 115,306.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,392.12, 413,107.98 and 115,306.96 is: 172,968.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,392.12 : 413,107.98 = 115,306.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,392.12/413,107.98 = 115,306.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,392.12x = 413,107.98 × 115,306.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,392.12x = 47,634,225,325.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,634,225,325.54/275,392.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,968.73

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