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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,739.26, 375,016.52 and 263,505.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,739.26, 375,016.52 and 263,505.16 is: 360,996.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,739.26 : 375,016.52 = 263,505.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,739.26/375,016.52 = 263,505.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,739.26x = 375,016.52 × 263,505.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,739.26x = 98,818,788,105.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,818,788,105.24/273,739.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,996.04

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