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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,410.96, 413,068.86 and 73,008.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,410.96, 413,068.86 and 73,008.40 is: 109,499.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,410.96 : 413,068.86 = 73,008.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,410.96/413,068.86 = 73,008.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,410.96x = 413,068.86 × 73,008.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,410.96x = 30,157,496,558.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,157,496,558.42/275,410.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,499.99

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