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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,184.60, 410,109.70 and 173,344.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,184.60, 410,109.70 and 173,344.60 is: 260,228.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,184.60 : 410,109.70 = 173,344.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,184.60/410,109.70 = 173,344.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,184.60x = 410,109.70 × 173,344.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,184.60x = 71,090,301,902.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,090,301,902.62/273,184.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,228.07

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