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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,864.24, 377,724.42 and 235,687.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,864.24, 377,724.42 and 235,687.32 is: 325,069.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,864.24 : 377,724.42 = 235,687.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,864.24/377,724.42 = 235,687.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,864.24x = 377,724.42 × 235,687.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,864.24x = 89,024,856,248.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,024,856,248.35/273,864.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,069.30

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