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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,689.30, 413,631.15 and 265,969.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,689.30, 413,631.15 and 265,969.30 is: 399,047.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,689.30 : 413,631.15 = 265,969.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,689.30/413,631.15 = 265,969.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,689.30x = 413,631.15 × 265,969.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,689.30x = 110,013,187,423.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,013,187,423.70/275,689.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,047.72

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