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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,650.08, 377,533.12 and 166,179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,650.08, 377,533.12 and 166,179.52 is: 229,264.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,650.08 : 377,533.12 = 166,179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,650.08/377,533.12 = 166,179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,650.08x = 377,533.12 × 166,179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,650.08x = 62,738,272,665.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,738,272,665.70/273,650.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,264.59

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