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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,734.83, 375,010.45 and 263,500.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,734.83, 375,010.45 and 263,500.73 is: 360,989.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,734.83 : 375,010.45 = 263,500.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,734.83/375,010.45 = 263,500.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,734.83x = 375,010.45 × 263,500.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,734.83x = 98,815,527,332.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,815,527,332.63/273,734.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,989.97

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