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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,048.32, 376,760.98 and 152,163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,048.32, 376,760.98 and 152,163.08 is: 209,959.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,048.32 : 376,760.98 = 152,163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,048.32/376,760.98 = 152,163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,048.32x = 376,760.98 × 152,163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,048.32x = 57,329,111,140.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,329,111,140.62/273,048.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,959.58

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