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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,732.40, 413,161.20 and 182,128.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,732.40, 413,161.20 and 182,128.80 is: 272,904.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,732.40 : 413,161.20 = 182,128.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,732.40/413,161.20 = 182,128.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,732.40x = 413,161.20 × 182,128.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,732.40x = 75,248,553,562.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,248,553,562.56/275,732.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,904.29

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