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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,854.80, 413,879.40 and 266,134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,854.80, 413,879.40 and 266,134.80 is: 399,295.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,854.80 : 413,879.40 = 266,134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,854.80/413,879.40 = 266,134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,854.80x = 413,879.40 × 266,134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,854.80x = 110,147,711,343.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,147,711,343.12/275,854.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,295.98

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