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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,151.28, 376,973.52 and 165,748.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,151.28, 376,973.52 and 165,748.52 is: 228,747.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,151.28 : 376,973.52 = 165,748.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,151.28/376,973.52 = 165,748.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,151.28x = 376,973.52 × 165,748.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,151.28x = 62,482,803,019.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,482,803,019.19/273,151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,747.98

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