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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,855.80, 413,832.30 and 98,465.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,855.80, 413,832.30 and 98,465.80 is: 147,716.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,855.80 : 413,832.30 = 98,465.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,855.80/413,832.30 = 98,465.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,855.80x = 413,832.30 × 98,465.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,855.80x = 40,748,328,485.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,748,328,485.34/275,855.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,716.05

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