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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,973.36, 415,282.48 and 117,006

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,973.36, 415,282.48 and 117,006 is: 175,433.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,973.36 : 415,282.48 = 117,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,973.36/415,282.48 = 117,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,973.36x = 415,282.48 × 117,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,973.36x = 48,590,541,854.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,590,541,854.88/276,973.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,433.99

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