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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,953.02, 376,671.36 and 152,099.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,953.02, 376,671.36 and 152,099.40 is: 209,895.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,953.02 : 376,671.36 = 152,099.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,953.02/376,671.36 = 152,099.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,953.02x = 376,671.36 × 152,099.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,953.02x = 57,291,487,853.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,291,487,853.18/272,953.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,895.05

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