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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,999.20, 413,998.80 and 200,766.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,999.20, 413,998.80 and 200,766.40 is: 301,149.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,999.20 : 413,998.80 = 200,766.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,999.20/413,998.80 = 200,766.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,999.20x = 413,998.80 × 200,766.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,999.20x = 83,117,048,680.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,117,048,680.32/275,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,149.60

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