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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,062.80, 376,716.18 and 165,593.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,062.80, 376,716.18 and 165,593.62 is: 228,452.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,062.80 : 376,716.18 = 165,593.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,062.80/376,716.18 = 165,593.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,062.80x = 376,716.18 × 165,593.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,062.80x = 62,381,795,958.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,381,795,958.77/273,062.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,452.19

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