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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,975.84, 414,124.38 and 116,040.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,975.84, 414,124.38 and 116,040.20 is: 174,127.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,975.84 : 414,124.38 = 116,040.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,975.84/414,124.38 = 116,040.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,975.84x = 414,124.38 × 116,040.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,975.84x = 48,055,073,809.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,055,073,809.45/275,975.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,127.83

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