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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,033.93, 376,805.75 and 165,608.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,033.93, 376,805.75 and 165,608.49 is: 228,551.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,033.93 : 376,805.75 = 165,608.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,033.93/376,805.75 = 165,608.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,033.93x = 376,805.75 × 165,608.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,033.93x = 62,402,230,452.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,402,230,452.78/273,033.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,551.19

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