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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,967.04, 413,604.26 and 118,009.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,967.04, 413,604.26 and 118,009.74 is: 176,866.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,967.04 : 413,604.26 = 118,009.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,967.04/413,604.26 = 118,009.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,967.04x = 413,604.26 × 118,009.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,967.04x = 48,809,331,185.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,809,331,185.49/275,967.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,866.52

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