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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,281.19, 414,490.74 and 96,369.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,281.19, 414,490.74 and 96,369.21 is: 144,577.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,281.19 : 414,490.74 = 96,369.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,281.19/414,490.74 = 96,369.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,281.19x = 414,490.74 × 96,369.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,281.19x = 39,944,145,166.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,944,145,166.12/276,281.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,577.87

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