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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,657.40, 413,486.10 and 135,689.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,657.40, 413,486.10 and 135,689.40 is: 203,534.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,657.40 : 413,486.10 = 135,689.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,657.40/413,486.10 = 135,689.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,657.40x = 413,486.10 × 135,689.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,657.40x = 56,105,680,817.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,105,680,817.34/275,657.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,534.10

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