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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,174.60, 410,004.90 and 160,714.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,174.60, 410,004.90 and 160,714.20 is: 241,214.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,174.60 : 410,004.90 = 160,714.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,174.60/410,004.90 = 160,714.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,174.60x = 410,004.90 × 160,714.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,174.60x = 65,893,609,499.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,893,609,499.58/273,174.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,214.26

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