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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,953.91, 376,672.56 and 152,100.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,953.91, 376,672.56 and 152,100.29 is: 209,896.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,953.91 : 376,672.56 = 152,100.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,953.91/376,672.56 = 152,100.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,953.91x = 376,672.56 × 152,100.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,953.91x = 57,292,003,727.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,292,003,727.68/272,953.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,896.26

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