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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,727.80, 413,591.70 and 88,739.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,727.80, 413,591.70 and 88,739.30 is: 133,108.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,727.80 : 413,591.70 = 88,739.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,727.80/413,591.70 = 88,739.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,727.80x = 413,591.70 × 88,739.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,727.80x = 36,701,837,943.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,701,837,943.81/275,727.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,108.95

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