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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,662.02, 381,095.84 and 273,137.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,662.02, 381,095.84 and 273,137.25 is: 377,605.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,662.02 : 381,095.84 = 273,137.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,662.02/381,095.84 = 273,137.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,662.02x = 381,095.84 × 273,137.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,662.02x = 104,091,469,724.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,091,469,724.04/275,662.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,605.41

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