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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,466.92, 373,118.67 and 175,004.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,466.92, 373,118.67 and 175,004.37 is: 241,424.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,466.92 : 373,118.67 = 175,004.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,466.92/373,118.67 = 175,004.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,466.92x = 373,118.67 × 175,004.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,466.92x = 65,297,397,778.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,297,397,778.59/270,466.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,424.71

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