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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,698.80, 413,029.80 and 142,124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,698.80, 413,029.80 and 142,124.40 is: 212,919.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,698.80 : 413,029.80 = 142,124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,698.80/413,029.80 = 142,124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,698.80x = 413,029.80 × 142,124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,698.80x = 58,701,612,507.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,701,612,507.12/275,698.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,919.36

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