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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,890.31, 377,933.90 and 160,671.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,890.31, 377,933.90 and 160,671.75 is: 221,706.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,890.31 : 377,933.90 = 160,671.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,890.31/377,933.90 = 160,671.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,890.31x = 377,933.90 × 160,671.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,890.31x = 60,723,300,293.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,723,300,293.97/273,890.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,706.64

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