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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,720.60, 413,483.70 and 98,233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,720.60, 413,483.70 and 98,233.40 is: 147,315.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,720.60 : 413,483.70 = 98,233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,720.60/413,483.70 = 98,233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,720.60x = 413,483.70 × 98,233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,720.60x = 40,617,909,695.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,617,909,695.58/275,720.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,315.47

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