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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,153.06, 376,920.81 and 165,749.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,153.06, 376,920.81 and 165,749.22 is: 228,715.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,153.06 : 376,920.81 = 165,749.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,153.06/376,920.81 = 165,749.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,153.06x = 376,920.81 × 165,749.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,153.06x = 62,474,330,259.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,474,330,259.27/273,153.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,715.47

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