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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,754.80, 377,564.76 and 166,321.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,754.80, 377,564.76 and 166,321.80 is: 229,392.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,754.80 : 377,564.76 = 166,321.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,754.80/377,564.76 = 166,321.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,754.80x = 377,564.76 × 166,321.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,754.80x = 62,797,250,499.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,797,250,499.77/273,754.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,392.33

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