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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,410.22, 373,165.35 and 155,646.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,410.22, 373,165.35 and 155,646.93 is: 214,792.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,410.22 : 373,165.35 = 155,646.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,410.22/373,165.35 = 155,646.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,410.22x = 373,165.35 × 155,646.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,410.22x = 58,082,041,109.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,082,041,109.88/270,410.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,792.33

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