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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,636.80, 413,503.80 and 98,246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,636.80, 413,503.80 and 98,246.80 is: 147,387.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,636.80 : 413,503.80 = 98,246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,636.80/413,503.80 = 98,246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,636.80x = 413,503.80 × 98,246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,636.80x = 40,625,425,137.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,625,425,137.84/275,636.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,387.52

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