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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,472.92, 373,126.95 and 175,010.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,472.92, 373,126.95 and 175,010.46 is: 241,433.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,472.92 : 373,126.95 = 175,010.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,472.92/373,126.95 = 175,010.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,472.92x = 373,126.95 × 175,010.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,472.92x = 65,301,119,157.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,301,119,157.90/270,472.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,433.11

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