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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,363.95, 376,907.10 and 224,796.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,363.95, 376,907.10 and 224,796.15 is: 309,943.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,363.95 : 376,907.10 = 224,796.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,363.95/376,907.10 = 224,796.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,363.95x = 376,907.10 × 224,796.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,363.95x = 84,727,264,987.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,727,264,987.67/273,363.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,943.08

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