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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,733.44, 375,008.56 and 263,499.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,733.44, 375,008.56 and 263,499.35 is: 360,988.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,733.44 : 375,008.56 = 263,499.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,733.44/375,008.56 = 263,499.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,733.44x = 375,008.56 × 263,499.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,733.44x = 98,814,508,611.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,814,508,611.90/273,733.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,988.08

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