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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,461.80, 410,192.70 and 162,869.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,461.80, 410,192.70 and 162,869.80 is: 244,304.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,461.80 : 410,192.70 = 162,869.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,461.80/410,192.70 = 162,869.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,461.80x = 410,192.70 × 162,869.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,461.80x = 66,808,003,010.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,808,003,010.46/273,461.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,304.70

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