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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,152.08, 376,919.44 and 165,748.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,152.08, 376,919.44 and 165,748.24 is: 228,714.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,152.08 : 376,919.44 = 165,748.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,152.08/376,919.44 = 165,748.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,152.08x = 376,919.44 × 165,748.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,152.08x = 62,473,733,801.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,473,733,801.79/273,152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,714.11

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