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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,113.28, 376,682.67 and 177,650.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,113.28, 376,682.67 and 177,650.46 is: 245,018.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,113.28 : 376,682.67 = 177,650.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,113.28/376,682.67 = 177,650.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,113.28x = 376,682.67 × 177,650.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,113.28x = 66,917,849,599.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,917,849,599.53/273,113.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,018.66

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