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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,273.08, 451,682.88 and 273,472.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,273.08, 451,682.88 and 273,472.88 is: 377,431.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,273.08 : 451,682.88 = 273,472.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,273.08/451,682.88 = 273,472.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,273.08x = 451,682.88 × 273,472.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,273.08x = 123,523,018,040.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,523,018,040.29/327,273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,431.04

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