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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,769.04, 377,760.84 and 160,628.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,769.04, 377,760.84 and 160,628.24 is: 221,643.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,769.04 : 377,760.84 = 160,628.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,769.04/377,760.84 = 160,628.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,769.04x = 377,760.84 × 160,628.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,769.04x = 60,679,058,870.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,679,058,870.12/273,769.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,643.25

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