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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,145.06, 376,909.77 and 165,741.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,145.06, 376,909.77 and 165,741.22 is: 228,704.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,145.06 : 376,909.77 = 165,741.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,145.06/376,909.77 = 165,741.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,145.06x = 376,909.77 × 165,741.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,145.06x = 62,469,485,109.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,469,485,109.72/273,145.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,704.43

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