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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,144.06, 376,908.39 and 165,740.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,144.06, 376,908.39 and 165,740.22 is: 228,703.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,144.06 : 376,908.39 = 165,740.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,144.06/376,908.39 = 165,740.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,144.06x = 376,908.39 × 165,740.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,144.06x = 62,468,879,478.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,468,879,478.45/273,144.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,703.05

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