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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,855.60, 413,783.40 and 149,884.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,855.60, 413,783.40 and 149,884.40 is: 224,826.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,855.60 : 413,783.40 = 149,884.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,855.60/413,783.40 = 149,884.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,855.60x = 413,783.40 × 149,884.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,855.60x = 62,019,676,638.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,019,676,638.96/275,855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,826.60

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