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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,694.90, 376,334.46 and 163,832.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,694.90, 376,334.46 and 163,832.52 is: 226,098.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,694.90 : 376,334.46 = 163,832.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,694.90/376,334.46 = 163,832.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,694.90x = 376,334.46 × 163,832.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,694.90x = 61,655,822,944.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,655,822,944.64/272,694.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,098.19

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