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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,042.50, 376,786.53 and 152,196.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,042.50, 376,786.53 and 152,196.98 is: 210,025.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,042.50 : 376,786.53 = 152,196.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,042.50/376,786.53 = 152,196.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,042.50x = 376,786.53 × 152,196.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,042.50x = 57,345,771,970.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,345,771,970.68/273,042.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,025.08

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