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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,033.68, 376,805.40 and 165,608.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,033.68, 376,805.40 and 165,608.24 is: 228,550.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,033.68 : 376,805.40 = 165,608.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,033.68/376,805.40 = 165,608.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,033.68x = 376,805.40 × 165,608.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,033.68x = 62,402,079,116.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,402,079,116.50/273,033.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,550.85

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