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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,351.11, 409,668.85 and 146,843.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,351.11, 409,668.85 and 146,843.49 is: 220,073.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,351.11 : 409,668.85 = 146,843.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,351.11/409,668.85 = 146,843.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,351.11x = 409,668.85 × 146,843.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,351.11x = 60,157,202,944.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,157,202,944.07/273,351.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,073.02

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