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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,699.44, 410,490.48 and 159,771.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,699.44, 410,490.48 and 159,771.36 is: 239,622.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,699.44 : 410,490.48 = 159,771.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,699.44/410,490.48 = 159,771.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,699.44x = 410,490.48 × 159,771.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,699.44x = 65,584,622,256.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,584,622,256.65/273,699.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,622.79

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