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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,823.81, 413,735.74 and 88,835.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,823.81, 413,735.74 and 88,835.31 is: 133,252.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,823.81 : 413,735.74 = 88,835.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,823.81/413,735.74 = 88,835.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,823.81x = 413,735.74 × 88,835.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,823.81x = 36,754,342,720.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,754,342,720.98/275,823.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,252.97

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