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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,611.72, 414,813.18 and 89,573

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,611.72, 414,813.18 and 89,573 is: 134,325.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,611.72 : 414,813.18 = 89,573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,611.72/414,813.18 = 89,573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,611.72x = 414,813.18 × 89,573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,611.72x = 37,156,060,972.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,156,060,972.14/276,611.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,325.69

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