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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,834.80, 413,849.40 and 266,114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,834.80, 413,849.40 and 266,114.80 is: 399,265.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,834.80 : 413,849.40 = 266,114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,834.80/413,849.40 = 266,114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,834.80x = 413,849.40 × 266,114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,834.80x = 110,131,450,311.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,131,450,311.12/275,834.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,265.97

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