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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,422.80, 410,134.20 and 162,830.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,422.80, 410,134.20 and 162,830.80 is: 244,246.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,422.80 : 410,134.20 = 162,830.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,422.80/410,134.20 = 162,830.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,422.80x = 410,134.20 × 162,830.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,422.80x = 66,782,479,893.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,782,479,893.36/273,422.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,246.20

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