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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,368.40, 410,052.60 and 167,845.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,368.40, 410,052.60 and 167,845.20 is: 251,767.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,368.40 : 410,052.60 = 167,845.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,368.40/410,052.60 = 167,845.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,368.40x = 410,052.60 × 167,845.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,368.40x = 68,825,360,657.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,825,360,657.52/273,368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,767.80

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