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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,314.04, 375,690.29 and 168,900.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,314.04, 375,690.29 and 168,900.39 is: 233,018.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,314.04 : 375,690.29 = 168,900.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,314.04/375,690.29 = 168,900.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,314.04x = 375,690.29 × 168,900.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,314.04x = 63,454,235,655.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,454,235,655.71/272,314.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,018.60

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