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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,999.10, 413,998.65 and 86,475.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,999.10, 413,998.65 and 86,475.30 is: 129,712.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,999.10 : 413,998.65 = 86,475.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,999.10/413,998.65 = 86,475.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,999.10x = 413,998.65 × 86,475.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,999.10x = 35,800,657,458.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,800,657,458.35/275,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,712.95

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