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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,033.18, 376,804.71 and 165,607.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,033.18, 376,804.71 and 165,607.74 is: 228,550.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,033.18 : 376,804.71 = 165,607.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,033.18/376,804.71 = 165,607.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,033.18x = 376,804.71 × 165,607.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,033.18x = 62,401,776,444.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,401,776,444.46/273,033.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,550.16

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