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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,718.60, 413,577.90 and 251,224.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,718.60, 413,577.90 and 251,224.20 is: 376,836.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,718.60 : 413,577.90 = 251,224.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,718.60/413,577.90 = 251,224.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,718.60x = 413,577.90 × 251,224.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,718.60x = 103,900,777,065.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,900,777,065.18/275,718.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,836.30

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