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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,207.48, 377,053.20 and 165,769.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,207.48, 377,053.20 and 165,769.08 is: 228,777.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,207.48 : 377,053.20 = 165,769.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,207.48/377,053.20 = 165,769.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,207.48x = 377,053.20 × 165,769.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,207.48x = 62,503,762,075.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,503,762,075.06/273,207.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,777.64

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