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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,718.10, 413,577.15 and 251,223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,718.10, 413,577.15 and 251,223.70 is: 376,835.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,718.10 : 413,577.15 = 251,223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,718.10/413,577.15 = 251,223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,718.10x = 413,577.15 × 251,223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,718.10x = 103,900,381,858.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,900,381,858.46/275,718.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,835.55

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