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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,784.69, 373,763.88 and 175,297.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,784.69, 373,763.88 and 175,297.84 is: 241,963.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,784.69 : 373,763.88 = 175,297.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,784.69/373,763.88 = 175,297.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,784.69x = 373,763.88 × 175,297.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,784.69x = 65,520,000,834.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,520,000,834.02/270,784.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,963.46

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