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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,735.34, 413,645.01 and 140,725.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,735.34, 413,645.01 and 140,725.68 is: 211,109.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,735.34 : 413,645.01 = 140,725.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,735.34/413,645.01 = 140,725.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,735.34x = 413,645.01 × 140,725.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,735.34x = 58,210,473,242.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,210,473,242.63/275,735.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,109.95

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