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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,552.26, 377,565.10 and 160,411.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,552.26, 377,565.10 and 160,411.46 is: 221,404.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,552.26 : 377,565.10 = 160,411.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,552.26/377,565.10 = 160,411.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,552.26x = 377,565.10 × 160,411.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,552.26x = 60,565,766,647.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,565,766,647.19/273,552.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,404.74

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