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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,507.52, 373,183.02 and 163,016.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,507.52, 373,183.02 and 163,016.47 is: 224,892.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,507.52 : 373,183.02 = 163,016.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,507.52/373,183.02 = 163,016.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,507.52x = 373,183.02 × 163,016.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,507.52x = 60,834,978,584.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,834,978,584.34/270,507.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,892.01

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