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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,433.20, 413,149.80 and 98,140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,433.20, 413,149.80 and 98,140.40 is: 147,210.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,433.20 : 413,149.80 = 98,140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,433.20/413,149.80 = 98,140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,433.20x = 413,149.80 × 98,140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,433.20x = 40,546,686,631.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,546,686,631.92/275,433.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,210.60

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