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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,659.20, 376,260.48 and 153,404.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,659.20, 376,260.48 and 153,404.16 is: 211,692.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,659.20 : 376,260.48 = 153,404.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,659.20/376,260.48 = 153,404.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,659.20x = 376,260.48 × 153,404.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,659.20x = 57,719,922,875.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,719,922,875.60/272,659.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,692.56

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