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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,579.80, 413,175.30 and 125,891.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,579.80, 413,175.30 and 125,891.80 is: 188,748.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,579.80 : 413,175.30 = 125,891.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,579.80/413,175.30 = 125,891.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,579.80x = 413,175.30 × 125,891.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,579.80x = 52,015,382,232.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,015,382,232.54/275,579.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,748.89

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