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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,069.29, 376,997.25 and 242,770.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,069.29, 376,997.25 and 242,770.93 is: 335,167.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,069.29 : 376,997.25 = 242,770.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,069.29/376,997.25 = 242,770.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,069.29x = 376,997.25 × 242,770.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,069.29x = 91,523,972,989.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,523,972,989.94/273,069.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,167.58

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