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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,952.65, 376,670.84 and 152,099.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,952.65, 376,670.84 and 152,099.03 is: 209,894.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,952.65 : 376,670.84 = 152,099.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,952.65/376,670.84 = 152,099.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,952.65x = 376,670.84 × 152,099.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,952.65x = 57,291,269,393.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,291,269,393.29/272,952.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,894.53

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