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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,334.40, 377,049.84 and 160,135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,334.40, 377,049.84 and 160,135.28 is: 220,897.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,334.40 : 377,049.84 = 160,135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,334.40/377,049.84 = 160,135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,334.40x = 377,049.84 × 160,135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,334.40x = 60,378,981,702.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,378,981,702.36/273,334.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,897.85

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