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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,176.28, 377,008.14 and 165,773.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,176.28, 377,008.14 and 165,773.64 is: 228,782.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,176.28 : 377,008.14 = 165,773.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,176.28/377,008.14 = 165,773.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,176.28x = 377,008.14 × 165,773.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,176.28x = 62,498,011,677.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,498,011,677.43/273,176.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,782.72

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