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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,994.90, 415,371.67 and 147,135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,994.90, 415,371.67 and 147,135.28 is: 220,638.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,994.90 : 415,371.67 = 147,135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,994.90/415,371.67 = 147,135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,994.90x = 415,371.67 × 147,135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,994.90x = 61,115,825,563.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,115,825,563.25/276,994.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,638.81

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