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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,790.80, 413,297.40 and 170,296.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,790.80, 413,297.40 and 170,296.40 is: 255,204.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,790.80 : 413,297.40 = 170,296.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,790.80/413,297.40 = 170,296.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,790.80x = 413,297.40 × 170,296.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,790.80x = 70,383,059,349.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,383,059,349.36/275,790.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,204.52

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