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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,670.80, 413,554.80 and 98,280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,670.80, 413,554.80 and 98,280.80 is: 147,438.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,670.80 : 413,554.80 = 98,280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,670.80/413,554.80 = 98,280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,670.80x = 413,554.80 × 98,280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,670.80x = 40,644,496,587.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,644,496,587.84/275,670.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,438.53

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