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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,742.80, 385,252.60 and 275,742.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,742.80, 385,252.60 and 275,742.80 is: 385,252.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,742.80 : 385,252.60 = 275,742.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,742.80/385,252.60 = 275,742.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,742.80x = 385,252.60 × 275,742.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,742.80x = 106,230,630,631.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,230,630,631.28/275,742.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,252.60

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