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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,766.98, 373,540.94 and 163,277.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,766.98, 373,540.94 and 163,277.34 is: 225,251.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,766.98 : 373,540.94 = 163,277.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,766.98/373,540.94 = 163,277.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,766.98x = 373,540.94 × 163,277.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,766.98x = 60,990,771,064.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,990,771,064.30/270,766.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,251.88

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