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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,893.96, 373,836.41 and 163,443.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,893.96, 373,836.41 and 163,443.22 is: 225,553.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,893.96 : 373,836.41 = 163,443.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,893.96/373,836.41 = 163,443.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,893.96x = 373,836.41 × 163,443.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,893.96x = 61,101,026,603.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,101,026,603.64/270,893.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,553.30

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