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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,371.40, 410,057.10 and 167,848.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,371.40, 410,057.10 and 167,848.20 is: 251,772.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,371.40 : 410,057.10 = 167,848.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,371.40/410,057.10 = 167,848.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,371.40x = 410,057.10 × 167,848.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,371.40x = 68,827,346,132.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,827,346,132.22/273,371.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,772.30

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