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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,067.13, 376,994.28 and 242,768.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,067.13, 376,994.28 and 242,768.76 is: 335,164.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,067.13 : 376,994.28 = 242,768.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,067.13/376,994.28 = 242,768.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,067.13x = 376,994.28 × 242,768.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,067.13x = 91,522,433,882.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,522,433,882.69/273,067.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,164.60

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