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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,270.94, 377,146.80 and 160,093.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,270.94, 377,146.80 and 160,093.69 is: 220,948.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,270.94 : 377,146.80 = 160,093.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,270.94/377,146.80 = 160,093.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,270.94x = 377,146.80 × 160,093.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,270.94x = 60,378,821,940.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,378,821,940.83/273,270.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,948.57

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