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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,475.92, 376,013.16 and 153,243.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,475.92, 376,013.16 and 153,243.92 is: 211,474.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,475.92 : 376,013.16 = 153,243.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,475.92/376,013.16 = 153,243.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,475.92x = 376,013.16 × 153,243.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,475.92x = 57,621,730,609.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,621,730,609.99/272,475.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,474.58

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