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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,099.45, 376,877.31 and 152,238.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,099.45, 376,877.31 and 152,238.13 is: 210,088.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,099.45 : 376,877.31 = 152,238.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,099.45/376,877.31 = 152,238.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,099.45x = 376,877.31 × 152,238.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,099.45x = 57,375,097,520.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,375,097,520.68/273,099.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,088.66

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