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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,644.55, 373,495.62 and 175,317.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,644.55, 373,495.62 and 175,317.13 is: 241,941.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,644.55 : 373,495.62 = 175,317.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,644.55/373,495.62 = 175,317.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,644.55x = 373,495.62 × 175,317.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,644.55x = 65,480,180,165.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,480,180,165.97/270,644.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,941.62

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