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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,711.80, 413,567.70 and 265,214.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,711.80, 413,567.70 and 265,214.20 is: 397,821.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,711.80 : 413,567.70 = 265,214.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,711.80/413,567.70 = 265,214.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,711.80x = 413,567.70 × 265,214.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,711.80x = 109,684,026,701.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,684,026,701.34/275,711.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,821.30

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