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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,438.82, 413,110.71 and 73,036.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,438.82, 413,110.71 and 73,036.35 is: 109,541.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,438.82 : 413,110.71 = 73,036.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,438.82/413,110.71 = 73,036.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,438.82x = 413,110.71 × 73,036.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,438.82x = 30,172,098,404.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,172,098,404.31/275,438.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,541.92

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