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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,777.52, 413,564.12 and 98,237.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,777.52, 413,564.12 and 98,237.36 is: 147,319.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,777.52 : 413,564.12 = 98,237.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,777.52/413,564.12 = 98,237.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,777.52x = 413,564.12 × 98,237.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,777.52x = 40,627,447,339.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,627,447,339.52/275,777.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,319.65

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