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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,431.80, 413,244.90 and 265,711.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,431.80, 413,244.90 and 265,711.80 is: 398,661.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,431.80 : 413,244.90 = 265,711.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,431.80/413,244.90 = 265,711.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,431.80x = 413,244.90 × 265,711.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,431.80x = 109,804,046,219.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,804,046,219.82/275,431.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,661.47

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