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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,890.62, 376,600.68 and 152,031.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,890.62, 376,600.68 and 152,031.84 is: 209,810.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,890.62 : 376,600.68 = 152,031.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,890.62/376,600.68 = 152,031.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,890.62x = 376,600.68 × 152,031.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,890.62x = 57,255,294,325.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,255,294,325.65/272,890.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,810.42

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