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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,999.40, 413,999.10 and 98,706.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,999.40, 413,999.10 and 98,706.60 is: 148,059.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,999.40 : 413,999.10 = 98,706.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,999.40/413,999.10 = 98,706.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,999.40x = 413,999.10 × 98,706.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,999.40x = 40,864,443,564.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,864,443,564.06/275,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,059.90

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