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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,066.52, 376,586.39 and 171,102.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,066.52, 376,586.39 and 171,102.91 is: 235,968.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,066.52 : 376,586.39 = 171,102.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,066.52/376,586.39 = 171,102.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,066.52x = 376,586.39 × 171,102.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,066.52x = 64,435,026,681.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,435,026,681.69/273,066.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,968.24

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