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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,330.22, 377,079.44 and 171,286.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,330.22, 377,079.44 and 171,286.24 is: 236,302.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,330.22 : 377,079.44 = 171,286.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,330.22/377,079.44 = 171,286.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,330.22x = 377,079.44 × 171,286.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,330.22x = 64,588,519,458.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,588,519,458.91/273,330.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,302.15

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