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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,884.62, 376,592.40 and 152,025.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,884.62, 376,592.40 and 152,025.84 is: 209,802.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,884.62 : 376,592.40 = 152,025.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,884.62/376,592.40 = 152,025.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,884.62x = 376,592.40 × 152,025.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,884.62x = 57,251,775,947.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,251,775,947.62/272,884.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,802.14

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