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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,963.98, 376,680.18 and 152,099.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,963.98, 376,680.18 and 152,099.02 is: 209,891.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,963.98 : 376,680.18 = 152,099.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,963.98/376,680.18 = 152,099.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,963.98x = 376,680.18 × 152,099.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,963.98x = 57,292,686,231.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,292,686,231.42/272,963.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,891.01

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