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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,832.68, 410,903.58 and 147,470.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,832.68, 410,903.58 and 147,470.22 is: 221,288.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,832.68 : 410,903.58 = 147,470.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,832.68/410,903.58 = 147,470.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,832.68x = 410,903.58 × 147,470.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,832.68x = 60,596,041,341.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,596,041,341.39/273,832.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,288.57

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