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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409,118.55, 564,292.76 and 273,083.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409,118.55, 564,292.76 and 273,083.91 is: 376,661.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,118.55 : 564,292.76 = 273,083.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,118.55/564,292.76 = 273,083.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,118.55x = 564,292.76 × 273,083.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,118.55x = 154,099,273,285.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,099,273,285.49/409,118.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,661.66

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