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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,068.13, 376,995.66 and 242,769.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,068.13, 376,995.66 and 242,769.76 is: 335,165.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,068.13 : 376,995.66 = 242,769.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,068.13/376,995.66 = 242,769.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,068.13x = 376,995.66 × 242,769.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,068.13x = 91,523,145,899.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,523,145,899.24/273,068.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,165.97

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