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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,723.72, 381,907.44 and 169,365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,723.72, 381,907.44 and 169,365.24 is: 233,741.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,723.72 : 381,907.44 = 169,365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,723.72/381,907.44 = 169,365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,723.72x = 381,907.44 × 169,365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,723.72x = 64,681,845,233.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,681,845,233.39/276,723.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,741.60

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