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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,952.64, 376,665.06 and 152,087.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,952.64, 376,665.06 and 152,087.68 is: 209,875.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,952.64 : 376,665.06 = 152,087.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,952.64/376,665.06 = 152,087.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,952.64x = 376,665.06 × 152,087.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,952.64x = 57,286,115,112.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,286,115,112.46/272,952.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,875.66

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