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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,643.98, 413,203.52 and 88,524.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,643.98, 413,203.52 and 88,524.26 is: 132,702.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,643.98 : 413,203.52 = 88,524.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,643.98/413,203.52 = 88,524.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,643.98x = 413,203.52 × 88,524.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,643.98x = 36,578,535,837.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,578,535,837.40/275,643.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,702.10

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