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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,376.09, 377,259.29 and 160,198.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,376.09, 377,259.29 and 160,198.75 is: 221,074.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,376.09 : 377,259.29 = 160,198.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,376.09/377,259.29 = 160,198.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,376.09x = 377,259.29 × 160,198.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,376.09x = 60,436,466,683.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,436,466,683.89/273,376.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,074.44

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