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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,244.96, 377,013.66 and 165,812.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,244.96, 377,013.66 and 165,812.44 is: 228,782.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,244.96 : 377,013.66 = 165,812.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,244.96/377,013.66 = 165,812.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,244.96x = 377,013.66 × 165,812.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,244.96x = 62,513,554,877.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,513,554,877.93/273,244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,782.10

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