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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,878.80, 410,818.20 and 163,286.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,878.80, 410,818.20 and 163,286.80 is: 244,930.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,878.80 : 410,818.20 = 163,286.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,878.80/410,818.20 = 163,286.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,878.80x = 410,818.20 × 163,286.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,878.80x = 67,081,189,259.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,081,189,259.76/273,878.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,930.20

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