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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,540.72, 413,354.28 and 117,770

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,540.72, 413,354.28 and 117,770 is: 176,673.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,540.72 : 413,354.28 = 117,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,540.72/413,354.28 = 117,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,540.72x = 413,354.28 × 117,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,540.72x = 48,680,733,555.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,680,733,555.60/275,540.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,673.46

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