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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,035.93, 376,808.51 and 165,610.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,035.93, 376,808.51 and 165,610.49 is: 228,553.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,035.93 : 376,808.51 = 165,610.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,035.93/376,808.51 = 165,610.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,035.93x = 376,808.51 × 165,610.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,035.93x = 62,403,441,977.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,403,441,977.27/273,035.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,553.96

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