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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,179.79, 376,986.56 and 152,322.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,179.79, 376,986.56 and 152,322.53 is: 210,204.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,179.79 : 376,986.56 = 152,322.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,179.79/376,986.56 = 152,322.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,179.79x = 376,986.56 × 152,322.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,179.79x = 57,423,543,948.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,423,543,948.65/273,179.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,204.22

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