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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,342.80, 410,014.20 and 162,750.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,342.80, 410,014.20 and 162,750.80 is: 244,126.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,342.80 : 410,014.20 = 162,750.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,342.80/410,014.20 = 162,750.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,342.80x = 410,014.20 × 162,750.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,342.80x = 66,730,139,061.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,730,139,061.36/273,342.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,126.20

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