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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,205.73, 573,077.03 and 271,882.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,205.73, 573,077.03 and 271,882.31 is: 375,258.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,205.73 : 573,077.03 = 271,882.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,205.73/573,077.03 = 271,882.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,205.73x = 573,077.03 × 271,882.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,205.73x = 155,809,502,499.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,809,502,499.54/415,205.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,258.56

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