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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,995.58, 416,835.38 and 109,424.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,995.58, 416,835.38 and 109,424.54 is: 164,074.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,995.58 : 416,835.38 = 109,424.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,995.58/416,835.38 = 109,424.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,995.58x = 416,835.38 × 109,424.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,995.58x = 45,612,019,712.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,612,019,712.23/277,995.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,074.62

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