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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,132.06, 376,891.83 and 165,728.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,132.06, 376,891.83 and 165,728.22 is: 228,686.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,132.06 : 376,891.83 = 165,728.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,132.06/376,891.83 = 165,728.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,132.06x = 376,891.83 × 165,728.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,132.06x = 62,461,612,118.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,461,612,118.44/273,132.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,686.49

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