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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,303.43, 417,195.44 and 109,825.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,303.43, 417,195.44 and 109,825.15 is: 164,635.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,303.43 : 417,195.44 = 109,825.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,303.43/417,195.44 = 109,825.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,303.43x = 417,195.44 × 109,825.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,303.43x = 45,818,551,228.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,818,551,228.19/278,303.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,635.24

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