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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,925.46, 376,648.72 and 152,066.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,925.46, 376,648.72 and 152,066.68 is: 209,858.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,925.46 : 376,648.72 = 152,066.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,925.46/376,648.72 = 152,066.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,925.46x = 376,648.72 × 152,066.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,925.46x = 57,275,720,376.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,275,720,376.65/272,925.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,858.47

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