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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,005.22, 376,644.72 and 165,536.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,005.22, 376,644.72 and 165,536.04 is: 228,377.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,005.22 : 376,644.72 = 165,536.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,005.22/376,644.72 = 165,536.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,005.22x = 376,644.72 × 165,536.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,005.22x = 62,348,275,435.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,348,275,435.71/273,005.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,377.59

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