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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,952.41, 376,670.49 and 152,098.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,952.41, 376,670.49 and 152,098.79 is: 209,894.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,952.41 : 376,670.49 = 152,098.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,952.41/376,670.49 = 152,098.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,952.41x = 376,670.49 × 152,098.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,952.41x = 57,291,123,874.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,291,123,874.35/272,952.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,894.19

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