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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,719.65, 413,579.48 and 98,426.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,719.65, 413,579.48 and 98,426.85 is: 147,640.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,719.65 : 413,579.48 = 98,426.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,719.65/413,579.48 = 98,426.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,719.65x = 413,579.48 × 98,426.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,719.65x = 40,707,324,948.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,707,324,948.90/275,719.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,640.28

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