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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,396.44, 412,605.95 and 115,119.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,396.44, 412,605.95 and 115,119.06 is: 172,474.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,396.44 : 412,605.95 = 115,119.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,396.44/412,605.95 = 115,119.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,396.44x = 412,605.95 × 115,119.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,396.44x = 47,498,811,120.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,498,811,120.45/275,396.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,474.31

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