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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,711.60, 413,810.40 and 163,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,711.60, 413,810.40 and 163,251.20 is: 245,020.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,711.60 : 413,810.40 = 163,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,711.60/413,810.40 = 163,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,711.60x = 413,810.40 × 163,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,711.60x = 67,555,044,372.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,555,044,372.48/275,711.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,020.68

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