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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,711.60, 413,639.40 and 88,727.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,711.60, 413,639.40 and 88,727.60 is: 133,114.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,711.60 : 413,639.40 = 88,727.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,711.60/413,639.40 = 88,727.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,711.60x = 413,639.40 × 88,727.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,711.60x = 36,701,231,227.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,701,231,227.44/275,711.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,114.57

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