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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,744.50, 375,023.66 and 263,510.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,744.50, 375,023.66 and 263,510.40 is: 361,003.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,744.50 : 375,023.66 = 263,510.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,744.50/375,023.66 = 263,510.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,744.50x = 375,023.66 × 263,510.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,744.50x = 98,822,633,338.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,822,633,338.51/273,744.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,003.18

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