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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,688.80, 413,533.20 and 135,720.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,688.80, 413,533.20 and 135,720.80 is: 203,581.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,688.80 : 413,533.20 = 135,720.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,688.80/413,533.20 = 135,720.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,688.80x = 413,533.20 × 135,720.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,688.80x = 56,125,056,730.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,125,056,730.56/275,688.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,581.20

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