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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,733.06, 375,008.04 and 263,498.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,733.06, 375,008.04 and 263,498.97 is: 360,987.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,733.06 : 375,008.04 = 263,498.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,733.06/375,008.04 = 263,498.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,733.06x = 375,008.04 × 263,498.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,733.06x = 98,814,231,863.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,814,231,863.56/273,733.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,987.56

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