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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,205.48, 377,050.44 and 165,767.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,205.48, 377,050.44 and 165,767.08 is: 228,774.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,205.48 : 377,050.44 = 165,767.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,205.48/377,050.44 = 165,767.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,205.48x = 377,050.44 × 165,767.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,205.48x = 62,502,550,451.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,502,550,451.52/273,205.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,774.88

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