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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,919.72, 376,623.54 and 152,060.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,919.72, 376,623.54 and 152,060.52 is: 209,840.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,919.72 : 376,623.54 = 152,060.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,919.72/376,623.54 = 152,060.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,919.72x = 376,623.54 × 152,060.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,919.72x = 57,269,571,336.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,269,571,336.64/272,919.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,840.36

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