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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,889.62, 376,599.30 and 152,030.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,889.62, 376,599.30 and 152,030.84 is: 209,809.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,889.62 : 376,599.30 = 152,030.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,889.62/376,599.30 = 152,030.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,889.62x = 376,599.30 × 152,030.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,889.62x = 57,254,707,922.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,254,707,922.41/272,889.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,809.04

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