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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,072.91, 413,370.83 and 162,126.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,072.91, 413,370.83 and 162,126.79 is: 242,756.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,072.91 : 413,370.83 = 162,126.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,072.91/413,370.83 = 162,126.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,072.91x = 413,370.83 × 162,126.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,072.91x = 67,018,486,054.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,018,486,054.04/276,072.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,756.48

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