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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,717.25, 413,674.43 and 135,574.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,717.25, 413,674.43 and 135,574.29 is: 203,409.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,717.25 : 413,674.43 = 135,574.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,717.25/413,674.43 = 135,574.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,717.25x = 413,674.43 × 135,574.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,717.25x = 56,083,616,460.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,083,616,460.53/275,717.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,409.89

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