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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,808.43, 376,494.56 and 165,382.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,808.43, 376,494.56 and 165,382.99 is: 228,240.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,808.43 : 376,494.56 = 165,382.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,808.43/376,494.56 = 165,382.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,808.43x = 376,494.56 × 165,382.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,808.43x = 62,265,796,051.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,265,796,051.53/272,808.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,240.00

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