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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,148.08, 376,913.92 and 165,744.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,148.08, 376,913.92 and 165,744.24 is: 228,708.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,148.08 : 376,913.92 = 165,744.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,148.08/376,913.92 = 165,744.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,148.08x = 376,913.92 × 165,744.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,148.08x = 62,471,311,215.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,471,311,215.82/273,148.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,708.59

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