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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,057.45, 376,832.21 and 152,199.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,057.45, 376,832.21 and 152,199.73 is: 210,042.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,057.45 : 376,832.21 = 152,199.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,057.45/376,832.21 = 152,199.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,057.45x = 376,832.21 × 152,199.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,057.45x = 57,353,760,617.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,353,760,617.30/273,057.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,042.83

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