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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,739.80, 413,609.70 and 247,746.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,739.80, 413,609.70 and 247,746.20 is: 371,619.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,739.80 : 413,609.70 = 247,746.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,739.80/413,609.70 = 247,746.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,739.80x = 413,609.70 × 247,746.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,739.80x = 102,470,231,458.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,470,231,458.14/275,739.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,619.30

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