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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,680.88, 413,211.37 and 140,365.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,680.88, 413,211.37 and 140,365.12 is: 210,389.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,680.88 : 413,211.37 = 140,365.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,680.88/413,211.37 = 140,365.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,680.88x = 413,211.37 × 140,365.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,680.88x = 58,000,463,535.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,000,463,535.41/275,680.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,389.87

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