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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,353.61, 409,672.59 and 146,846.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,353.61, 409,672.59 and 146,846.00 is: 220,076.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,353.61 : 409,672.59 = 146,846.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,353.61/409,672.59 = 146,846.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,353.61x = 409,672.59 × 146,846.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,353.61x = 60,158,779,102.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,158,779,102.78/273,353.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,076.77

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