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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,998.20, 413,997.30 and 89,028.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,998.20, 413,997.30 and 89,028.60 is: 133,542.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,998.20 : 413,997.30 = 89,028.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,998.20/413,997.30 = 89,028.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,998.20x = 413,997.30 × 89,028.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,998.20x = 36,857,600,022.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,857,600,022.78/275,998.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,542.90

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