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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,956.41, 376,676.01 and 152,102.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,956.41, 376,676.01 and 152,102.79 is: 209,899.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,956.41 : 376,676.01 = 152,102.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,956.41/376,676.01 = 152,102.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,956.41x = 376,676.01 × 152,102.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,956.41x = 57,293,472,047.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,293,472,047.07/272,956.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,899.71

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