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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,661.02, 381,094.46 and 273,136.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,661.02, 381,094.46 and 273,136.25 is: 377,604.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,661.02 : 381,094.46 = 273,136.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,661.02/381,094.46 = 273,136.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,661.02x = 381,094.46 × 273,136.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,661.02x = 104,090,708,429.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,090,708,429.02/275,661.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,604.02

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