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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,195.40, 410,052.30 and 168,219.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,195.40, 410,052.30 and 168,219.40 is: 252,488.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,195.40 : 410,052.30 = 168,219.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,195.40/410,052.30 = 168,219.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,195.40x = 410,052.30 × 168,219.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,195.40x = 68,978,751,874.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,978,751,874.62/273,195.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,488.70

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