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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,036.74, 376,792.46 and 152,185.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,036.74, 376,792.46 and 152,185.70 is: 210,017.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,036.74 : 376,792.46 = 152,185.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,036.74/376,792.46 = 152,185.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,036.74x = 376,792.46 × 152,185.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,036.74x = 57,342,424,460.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,342,424,460.87/273,036.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,017.25

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