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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,372.80, 410,174.40 and 148,803.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,372.80, 410,174.40 and 148,803.20 is: 223,267.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,372.80 : 410,174.40 = 148,803.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,372.80/410,174.40 = 148,803.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,372.80x = 410,174.40 × 148,803.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,372.80x = 61,035,263,278.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,035,263,278.08/273,372.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,267.51

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