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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,040.80, 376,750.62 and 152,155.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,040.80, 376,750.62 and 152,155.59 is: 209,949.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,040.80 : 376,750.62 = 152,155.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,040.80/376,750.62 = 152,155.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,040.80x = 376,750.62 × 152,155.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,040.80x = 57,324,712,868.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,324,712,868.97/273,040.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,949.26

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