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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,755.13, 415,132.70 and 198,023.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,755.13, 415,132.70 and 198,023.13 is: 297,034.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,755.13 : 415,132.70 = 198,023.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,755.13/415,132.70 = 198,023.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,755.13x = 415,132.70 × 198,023.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,755.13x = 82,205,875,629.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,205,875,629.24/276,755.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,034.70

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