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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,467.36, 373,119.27 and 175,004.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,467.36, 373,119.27 and 175,004.81 is: 241,425.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,467.36 : 373,119.27 = 175,004.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,467.36/373,119.27 = 175,004.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,467.36x = 373,119.27 × 175,004.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,467.36x = 65,297,666,020.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,297,666,020.89/270,467.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,425.31

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