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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,963.44, 376,685.64 and 152,109.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,963.44, 376,685.64 and 152,109.80 is: 209,909.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,963.44 : 376,685.64 = 152,109.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,963.44/376,685.64 = 152,109.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,963.44x = 376,685.64 × 152,109.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,963.44x = 57,297,577,363.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,297,577,363.27/272,963.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,909.35

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