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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,953.18, 376,670.29 and 152,091.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,953.18, 376,670.29 and 152,091.90 is: 209,883.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,953.18 : 376,670.29 = 152,091.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,953.18/376,670.29 = 152,091.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,953.18x = 376,670.29 × 152,091.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,953.18x = 57,288,500,079.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,288,500,079.65/272,953.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,883.98

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