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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,966.04, 413,602.76 and 118,008.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,966.04, 413,602.76 and 118,008.74 is: 176,865.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,966.04 : 413,602.76 = 118,008.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,966.04/413,602.76 = 118,008.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,966.04x = 413,602.76 × 118,008.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,966.04x = 48,808,740,568.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,808,740,568.12/275,966.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,865.03

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