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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,212.10, 409,818.15 and 166,923.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,212.10, 409,818.15 and 166,923.90 is: 250,385.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,212.10 : 409,818.15 = 166,923.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,212.10/409,818.15 = 166,923.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,212.10x = 409,818.15 × 166,923.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,212.10x = 68,408,443,888.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,408,443,888.79/273,212.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,385.85

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