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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,893.60, 376,620.87 and 152,054.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,893.60, 376,620.87 and 152,054.56 is: 209,850.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,893.60 : 376,620.87 = 152,054.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,893.60/376,620.87 = 152,054.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,893.60x = 376,620.87 × 152,054.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,893.60x = 57,266,920,674.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,266,920,674.67/272,893.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,850.73

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