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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,933.92, 373,902.24 and 163,502.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,933.92, 373,902.24 and 163,502.24 is: 225,641.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,933.92 : 373,902.24 = 163,502.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,933.92/373,902.24 = 163,502.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,933.92x = 373,902.24 × 163,502.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,933.92x = 61,133,853,781.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,133,853,781.02/270,933.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,641.20

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