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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,747.70, 413,621.55 and 181,269.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,747.70, 413,621.55 and 181,269.30 is: 271,903.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,747.70 : 413,621.55 = 181,269.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,747.70/413,621.55 = 181,269.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,747.70x = 413,621.55 × 181,269.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,747.70x = 74,976,888,833.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,976,888,833.42/275,747.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,903.95

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