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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,170.37, 376,955.87 and 152,306.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,170.37, 376,955.87 and 152,306.49 is: 210,172.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,170.37 : 376,955.87 = 152,306.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,170.37/376,955.87 = 152,306.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,170.37x = 376,955.87 × 152,306.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,170.37x = 57,412,824,683.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,412,824,683.06/273,170.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,172.23

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