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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,068.29, 376,995.87 and 242,769.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,068.29, 376,995.87 and 242,769.93 is: 335,166.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,068.29 : 376,995.87 = 242,769.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,068.29/376,995.87 = 242,769.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,068.29x = 376,995.87 × 242,769.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,068.29x = 91,523,259,085.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,523,259,085.21/273,068.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,166.19

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