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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,459.80, 413,189.70 and 264,962.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,459.80, 413,189.70 and 264,962.20 is: 397,443.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,459.80 : 413,189.70 = 264,962.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,459.80/413,189.70 = 264,962.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,459.80x = 413,189.70 × 264,962.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,459.80x = 109,479,651,929.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,479,651,929.34/275,459.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,443.30

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